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Vidal

lines on the record: 59
first: 2010-04-22
most recent: 2023-12-15
sittings or episodes: 12
sources: un-security-council

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“Finally, it is imperative to improve the collection of data related to the misuse, illicit transfer and destabilizing accumulation of small arms and light weapons, and incorporate a gender approach in it, in order to guide public policies in the area of prevention and protection. The compilation of statistics related to arms with a gender perspective should involve a thorough breakdown of information, such as purchase, type and possession of firearms; details on the links between the victim and the perpetrator; related crimes and elements of intersectionality that may increase the vulnerability of specific groups of women.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Council can also encourage cooperation among Governments, international agencies and non-governmental organizations to establish common standards, exchange information and coordinate efforts in the collection and analysis of comprehensive and continuous data on weapons used in crimes that have been recovered or traced. That is necessary to understand the patterns of persistent and emerging flows of criminal weapons to other countries. It can also promote the development of strategies to disrupt markets for illegal small arms and light weapons, their components and ammunition.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Security Council can respond to the problems for international peace and security posed by the misuse, illicit transfer and destabilizing accumulation of small arms and light weapons through the sanctions regimes enshrined in Article 41 of the Charter, either by adding that issue to existing regimes or by creating ad hoc mechanisms to establish arms embargoes for weapons for certain countries or regions, imposing economic sanctions and financial restrictions on companies and individuals who facilitate the diversion and trafficking in small arms and light weapons, their components and ammunition.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In Latin America there is a growing tendency to promote the liberalization of controls on small arms and light weapons, as well as their possession and carrying, through political speeches that claim to address, with such measures, the growing impact of transnational organized crime. The challenge to the legitimate monopoly of State violence by private actors does not create safer societies; on the contrary, it puts vulnerable populations at risk, facilitates the diversion of weapons and their destabilizing accumulation, endangering society as a whole and the continuity of the State itself in the long run.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Globally, 40 per cent of such deaths is caused by firearms, but in South America firearms account for 71 per cent of such deaths. The proliferation of weapons does not generate more security, but rather more crime and violence. The increase in armed violence perpetrated by organized crime in Latin America is having profound effects on women. As violence against women increases, women are being pushed out of public spaces and out of decision-making processes. The masculinization of politics is leading to the regression of our societies. Women’s departure from public spaces reduces civic space for them, reinforcing the work assigned to private spaces on the basis of gender stereotypes. We must pay attention to discourse that encourages the use of arms by civil society.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Vidal (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Chile thanks Ecuador for convening this open debate, which is particularly relevant to our region. We take note of the statements delivered. Latin America has historically faced significant challenges with regard to the trafficking and proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons. Several factors, such as the presence of criminal groups, political instability, armed conflicts, corruption and weak arms control systems, have contributed to that problem in the region. The widespread availability of small arms and light weapons in the hands of civilians has led violent deaths to skyrocket in recent decades, and people want to provide themselves with security measures that States are not able to provide.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We join the Secretary- General’s call to Member States to provide special protection and care for children and adolescents, as well as support for their reintegration. With regard to the report’s recommendations, Chile shares the views expressed by the Secretary-General. Finally, and as has been our practice, we will continue to cooperate with the United Nations to prevent grave violations against children and will participate in any ad hoc groups that may be created in that regard.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In line with this, we value General Assembly resolutions 64/290, of 2010, entitled “The right to education in emergency situations”, and 74/275, entitled “International Day to Protect Education from Attack”, of 2020. We have also joined the Safe Schools Declaration, which was adopted in Oslo in May 2015. We welcome the comprehensive report of the Secretary-General on this subject (S/2023/363) and underline the concern expressed on the role of Government entities as perpetrators of violations, especially the targeting of schools and hospitals. The recruitment and use of children by armed groups is unacceptable. We deeply regret the serious situation of violations against children’s rights in armed conflicts in several countries; in fact, three new ones were added to the list in the reporting period.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Precisely for that reason, Chile has ratified most of the international treaties that seek to protect children in conflict situations. In the same vein, we are committed to the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers. We favour a preventive approach to conflict. In this regard, we believe that the best way to prevent the recruitment of children is to foster a culture of peace, as well as democratic, inclusive and resilient societies, in order to avoid segregation and social marginalization. In the long term, children in conflict must be protected from the beginning to the end of the cycle of violence, with a view to reaching full and systemic reintegration.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Vidal (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Chile thanks the United Kingdom for convening today’s open de-bate. We take note of the briefings and statements heard today. We of course wish the United Kingdom every success as it presides over the Security Council this month. Chile aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends on Children in Armed Conflict earlier. There is no doubt that the international community must increase its efforts to safeguard children in armed conflict. This means providing children with security, education, rehabilitation and support networks. Our position is clear and unequivocal on this issue. Protecting children and their rights is a moral imperative because children represent the most valuable element of the future of humankind.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In addition, arms-producing countries must commit to implementing those mechanisms in a compulsory manner, while integrating practices such as on-site verification to prevent the diversion of weapons of war.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The knowledge on the ground of regional organizations and other local partners can facilitate the work of the Council and help build lasting peace in countries suffering from conflict or in which violence has begun to spiral out of control. It must be underscored that, in order to build and consolidate lasting and sustainable peace, we must decrease the flow of weapons to conflict zones, whether traditional or not. It should be noted that regulatory frameworks are already in place to control the illicit trafficking and diversion of arms. Adherence to, compliance with and the enforcement of the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition and the Arms Trade Treaty are key to reducing their flow.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Both the Security Council and the decision makers of Member States will be able to better envisage future situations by considering the positions of historically marginalized groups in terms of peace and security, as civil society has consistently been a positive source for understanding the evolution of conflicts and the situation of the most vulnerable population affected by them. Similarly, the Security Council must also improve its coordination with the various United Nations agencies, regional organizations and other partners in order to support peacebuilding efforts, including through joint programming and the garnering of resources.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“It therefore follows that the Security Council must strengthen its engagement with local actors, while judiciously including civil society organizations, women’s and youth groups, academics, journalists and activists in general, in order to ensure that their perspectives and experiences are taken into account in decision-making processes. The comprehensive inclusion of civil society can help countries that are in conflict and are transitioning to peace to reach innovative solutions by implementing public policies that enjoy broad consensus and support.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Trust is the fuel that drives relationships in all social dynamics, which is especially relevant in cases of conflict by enabling fluid communications, lowering transaction costs and promoting the institutionalization of the behaviours of the actors concerned, and it leads to minimizing the risks associated with confrontation and uncertainty. It is imperative to carefully analyse the underlying causes of conflicts in order to understand the differentiated needs and vulnerabilities that may be at the root of violence. We would like to underscore that building lasting peace is possible only with the participation of civil society at all stages of conflict resolution.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Vidal (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, Madam President, please accept our heartfelt acknowledgement and congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of this organ for the current month. We wish you and your team every success. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in this open debate and to reaffirm the importance that we attach to this topic. Accordingly, we take note of the briefings that we heard today and appreciate the briefers’ time. We must build trust among the various actors working for peace.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we acknowledge the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. New generations can no longer be victims of destitution and recriminations. Jewish and Palestinian young people must be able to look to the future with confidence.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In the same vein, we acknowledge the efforts of the Security Council in its adoption on Monday, 20 February of a presidential statement (S/PRST/2023/1) — the first on the issue in more than eight years and the first formal outcome produced by the Council on this issue since its adoption of resolution 2334 (2016). In a few months’ time, we will mark three decades of the Oslo Accords. We hope that the commemoration of that milestone will encourage the parties to demonstrate the necessary political will to set aside radical elements and extremist discourse and reaffirm their respect for human rights. Needless to say, we applaud the efforts of the countries in the region towards reconciliation. We call for an end to the humanitarian crisis, which is having a major impact on refugee women and children in particular.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We reiterate that the legal, historical and religious status quo of Jerusalem’s holy sites must be respected and that they must remain safe places of worship for Christians, Muslims and Jews alike. We call on the parties to exercise restraint and to refrain from any act that undermines the well-being of the entire population. We condemn all violent actions by Hamas or any armed group that uses violence to achieve any goal. We welcomed the adoption of General Assembly resolution 77/247, requesting the International Court of Justice to render an advisory opinion on the legal consequences arising from Israeli policies and practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“That is founded on support for international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and concerns the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and to constitute an independent, internationally recognized State. Likewise, Israel must be able to enjoy secure borders. We are deeply concerned about the recent increase in tensions around the holy sites in Jerusalem and elsewhere, which has resulted in violence, injuries and deaths. Chile is not indifferent to the worsening security situation, which will inevitably result in growing numbers of civilian casualties. Likewise, the incidents in various settlements and their expansion by Israel do not contribute to the promotion of a just and lasting peace or one that is dignified and secure. We call for a halt to such activities.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Vidal (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this open debate and to reaffirm the importance we attach to the issue. In the same vein, we are grateful to the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process for his briefing and to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Palestine for his statement (see S/PV.9309). We reaffirm that the region needs and deserves peace. The solution lies in productive, direct negotiations between Palestine and Israel in order to achieve a two- State solution with two free, autonomous, sovereign and independent States within internationally secure, definitive and mutually recognized borders, based on the pre-1967 lines and the relevant decisions and agreements of the United Nations, including resolutions adopted by the Security Council itself.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Finally, we would like to draw attention to the emerging threats affecting the security of women and girls. The trafficking and diversion of small arms and light weapons has plunged Latin America into a situation of violence that must be addressed and prioritized by the Council. The national action plans for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) should set 2025 as the deadline to respond to that situation, which, like other traditional and emerging threats, affects women and girls differently.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“It is also imperative for the Council to ensure that all peacekeeping operations have personnel trained in addressing gender issues and in the prevention and response to sexual and gender-based violence, which will provide robust protection for women and girls and be a first step towards their empowerment and meaningful participation. To enhance that participation, the Council and the Secretariat can promote three specific measures already discussed in this regard — supporting the economic and social empowerment of women affected by armed conflict, institutionalizing the participation of local and international women’s organizations in political processes related to peace and security, and promoting women’s leadership at all levels of the multilateral system.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Vidal (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mozambique ... [missing sound; see Annex VIII] Recording was restored. Chile,likeothercountries,iseagertoshare its experience. National action plans should respond to one of the concerns raised for this debate by planning and developing effective measures to protect women and girls during armed conflict. At present we see that protection measures are becoming less and less effective. The increase in sexual violence in conflict, threats and attacks on women human rights defenders — virtually and in person — and the spread of misogynistic discourse on social media are strongly correlated with the sense of impunity enjoyed by perpetrators. The Council must make a firm and renewed commitment to preventing impunity and seeking innovative measures to bring perpetrators to justice.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“It is important that we continue to develop efforts so that our contingents in peacekeeping missions are properly equipped with the protection elements and tools to effectively achieve their goals, including through training during missions to mitigate the impact of operations on civilians before, during and after all operations. In conclusion, we would like to emphasize that all wars attest to the undeniable reality that civilians are the major victims of armed conflicts, especially the most vulnerable members of the population, including women and children.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The protection of the most vulnerable people in conflict depends to a large extent on strengthening the application of the framework of international law, including international humanitarian law and instruments such as the Vancouver Principles and the Safe Schools Declaration, of which Chile is a signatory. In addition, we believe that our actions must be grounded in the women and peace and security agenda. Accountability measures must be implemented by placing victims at the centre of every effort. In that regard, strengthening the capacity of national institutions for access to justice, as well as international monitoring and reporting mechanisms, is key to preventing impunity and crimes that affect the most vulnerable populations.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Moreover, in the context of the global pandemic, it is reprehensible that both health- care personnel and hospitals continue to be targeted for attack by parties to armed conflict. We would be remiss not to draw attention to the situation of children in various areas of conflict, as school closures, including those caused by attacks, have increased the vulnerabilities of tens of thousands of children as they abandon their studies to march towards the front lines. That has been exacerbated by the occurrence of a variety of attacks, thereby exposing children to increased risk of abduction, sexual violence and recruitment and, consequently, to dire long-term repercussions for their physical and mental health.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Similarly, we urge the Security Council to continue discussing the protection of civilians beyond the security aspect on the ground and in terms of preventive approaches that identify the causes of conflict, promote the rule of law and accountability and prioritize the human rights of civilian populations as its core value. Of particular concern is the food security situation — 140 million people experienced acute food security crises last year. We also continue to be alarmed by civilian casualties resulting from improvised explosive devices; last year, 1,234 incidents were reported involving the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, 89 per cent of which resulted in civilian casualties.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Vidal (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, we offer our sincere condolences to your country, Sir, on the tragedy that occurred yesterday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. We join other States Members in our show of solidarity with the affected community and families, in particular the parents and siblings of the child victims. Chile thanks the Permanent Mission of the United States for convening this timely debate in the framework of protection of civilians week. We also take this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2022/381) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The protection of civilians has been entrusted to us as a duty and warrants the utmost attention and commitment in its treatment. To that end, we acknowledge its central place on the agenda of this organ.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Lastly, given the urgency of combating sexual violence in conflicts, we must move from aspirations to obligations and from commitments to their implementation. Accordingly, Chile fully supports the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda in order to increase support for survivors and their inclusion. That is the only way to ensure their empowerment and their full, equal and meaningful participation in negotiations and peacebuilding processes and in peace and security decision-making at all levels.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We see that cycles of violence are repeated when there is impunity. Accordingly, it is our duty to guarantee access to justice and comprehensive legal services for survivors, particularly women and girls, with accessible mechanisms that ensure confidentiality for victims so that they can report incidents of violence. In addition, accountability mechanisms can serve as a strong deterrent to future acts of violence and must be put in place in a timely and functional manner. It is imperative to hold perpetrators of sexual and gender- based violence accountable in order to systemically combat the impunity that enables them to carry out such crimes without suffering any consequences for their actions.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Sexual violence in conflict is not only a reflection of the gender inequalities underlying it but also represents an additional obstacle to ending cycles of violence, in which the survivors of such abhorrent acts and their families must often cope with post-traumatic stress and social stigmatization, without any guarantee of access to justice or reparations. The women and peace and security agenda clearly advocates for the full, equal, effective and meaningful participation of women in peace processes, conflict prevention and resolution, and peacebuilding. For Chile, there can be no participation without ensuring protection. The prevention of sexual and gender-based violence is therefore an integral part of the agenda. The peaceful resolution of conflicts entails addressing their root causes.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Likewise, it expresses its concern at the situation of the victims of sexual violence in conflict, since, as the Secretary-General’s report (S/2022/272) indicates, sexual violence in conflict, including rape, sexual slavery, forced prostitution, forced pregnancy, forced abortion, forced sterilization, forced marriage and other forms of sexual violence, as well as the impunity from which their perpetrators benefit, still prevail. Such assaults on the integrity and human rights of the victims of those crimes, especially when they are used as a brutal tactic of war, have many devastating consequences for survivors and their families.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Vidal (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Chile wishes to thank the Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom for having convened this open debate. Our country aligns itself with the statements made on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security (see S/PV.9016) and of the LGBTQI Core Group. At the outset, Chile expresses its rejection and condemnation of any and all acts of sexual abuse or exploitation in conflict situations or as a tactic of war.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“That said, Chile stresses the need for parties to conflict to avoid the use of explosive weapons with far-reaching impact in populated areas and to evaluate and adapt their choice of weapons and tactics in accordance with international law, international humanitarian law and all relevant instruments. Furthermore, Chile believes that it is not only important to protect civilians, but also to empower and support them, not as victims but as agents of their own stories and leaders of their com-munities. We must recognize that we, as Member States, have an obligation to carry out our mandate to protect and ensure that civilians can heal and move towards resilience and recovery.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953Resumption1 (2022) · source
“That directly harms the full enjoyment of human rights and the dignity of people, which is especially evident in the condition of children, who see their social environment, schools and hospitals destroyed, and who are often frequently used as soldiers, exposing them to serious physical and psychological consequences. The international community must therefore place the protection of civilians at the heart of its concerns, in particular with respect to the most vulnerable groups, such as women and children, who suffer the most from the severity of the confrontations.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Today urbanization is a facilitator of violence, due to such facets as the rise of densification, the anonymity provided by buildings and the dependence of combatants on resources, as well as the frequent use of civilian structures as shelters and shields. Added to that is the disproportionate impact caused by damage to infrastructure that is critical to the survival of civilians. Such infrastructure often ends up as collateral damage in armed confrontations. By destroying public-service infrastructure and blocking access to humanitarian assistance, conflict irremediably affects the lives of the civilian population, damaging the supply of items necessary for subsistence, such as food, access to health, sources of electrical energy and fuels.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Vidal (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Chile wishes to thank the Permanent Mission of Norway for having convened this meeting. We commend Norway for attaching such importance to the issue under discussion, which is further highlighted by having the Prime Minister of Norway preside over the meeting (see S/PV.8953). We also take this opportunity to thank the briefers for their interventions (see S/PV.8953). We have been entrusted with the duty to protect civilians. That duty deserves maximum scrutiny and commitment in the way it is addressed, in particular when it comes to urban areas. Such areas, due to the rapid pace of urbanization, are where we are witnessing the extent of the impact of urban warfare, which is estimated to affect 50 million civilians worldwide.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to indicate the special importance that Chile attaches to the following four themes: first, the promotion of complementarities between the Programme of Action and other international instruments, including the Arms Trade Treaty; secondly, the promotion of the meaningful participation and representation of women in policymaking, planning and implementation of the Programme of Action and its connection with the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000); thirdly, highlighting the relevant role of civil society and the private sector in our common effort to fully implement the Programme of Action; and fourthly, continuing the debate on new technologies for the manufacture, design, stockpiling and trade in small arms and light weapons.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Accordingly, we wish to highlight the results achieved at the seventh Biennial Meeting of States to Consider the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. We call on all members to agree on common positions among States in pursuit of cooperation and assistance for capacity- building in the areas identified in the Programme of Action, bearing in mind that the principles of sovereignty and non-interference must always be respected. We emphasize that this illicit trade is one of the major impediments to peace and security, as well as to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 16 and specifically indicator 16.4.2.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Small arms and light weapons trafficking impacts society in various ways. It constitutes one of the main problems in the context of human security and is the focus of efforts to maintain order and enforce the law. Firearms are decidedly responsible for violence, especially homicides. The trafficking of small arms and light weapons also plays a fundamental role in organized crime and amplifies the incidence of armed and terrorist conflicts. We must understand the link between the excessive accumulation of small arms and light weapons, criminal violence and illegal drug trafficking. For that reason, we are confident that multilateral efforts are key to combating this scourge.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Mr. Vidal (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the Mexican presidency for taking the initiative to organize this open debate in the Security Council. We are also grateful that the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico was present to preside over this meeting. The illicit trade in firearms, especially small arms and light weapons, moves billions of dollars a year around the world. The global concern to combat this crime is due to the use of these weapons in armed conflicts as well as their use by criminal groups, which creates a serious threat to public safety. Chile has spoken out in favour of disarmament and the protection of citizens, for which reason we are part of the main treaties against the illicit trafficking of firearms, their components and ammunition.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909Resumption1 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, we must underscore the significance of the role of multidimensional peacekeeping operations in supporting institution-building, dialogue, political inclusiveness, reconstruction and the establishment of conditions for the economic and social development of a country emerging from conflict, through a coordinated approach that avoids duplication and that has a sustainable timeframe for transition.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“It is also critical to the more complex tasks of today's multidimensional missions, such as, for example, the protection of civilians. One of the greatest challenges to achieving a successful exit from multidimensional missions is to ensure, at the critical time of transition, the necessary continuity in order to avoid losing such hard-won achievements. We all more or less agree that sustained international support must be ensured when a peacekeeping operation ends and, as usually happens, responsibilities are transferred to the relevant national and international actors. However, ensuring that continuity can be a very difficult task since the existing mechanisms that come into play before the drawdown of a peacekeeping operation are not inevitably as predictable as those related to peacekeeping.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“Peacekeeping operations play a crucial role and are essential to peacebuilding in order to establish the necessary conditions for other actors to undertake reconstruction and development tasks in support of national authorities and to provide direct cooperation in different areas. At the same time, we should recall that the catalytic role of peacekeeping personnel in terms of peacebuilding, in particular in the prompt strengthening of peace, has been acknowledged by various bodies within and outside the United Nations system. In that regard, we believe that strengthening the institutional capacity of the host country of a peacekeeping operation must be a priority from the very outset of a multidimensional mission. That is essential to prevent the resumption of a conflict.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“More and better dialogue among the Security Council, troop- and police-contributing countries and the Secretariat, while not an end in itself, is essential for the comprehensive interconnection that the system needs to be a reality and, in particular, the increasingly effective implementation of mandates. That is all the more true for multidimensional peacekeeping. Multidimensional peacekeeping operations must be reliable in order to ensure the lasting transition of States emerging from conflict. Efforts to build lasting peace in a country emerging from conflict require the coordinated action of various actors.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“Mr. Vidal (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Coming from a country that is highly committed to the United Nations peacekeeping system, Ijoin the representatives who spoke before me in congratulating the delegation of Pakistan on this timely initiative, both in terms of the debate and resolution 2086 (2013), adopted earlier this morning. Before entering into the core issue of this debate, it seems relevant to us to underscore the importance of those activities that have brought us together today. The topic goes hand in hand not only with greater interaction with troop- and police-contributing countries, which we regularly call for, but also with regard to those of us advocating an improvement in the working methods of the Security Council.”
2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source
“Finally, another crucial area where peacekeeping operations where can make a major difference is in rebuilding infrastructure, which is a key multiplier of development in countries affected by conflict. Sufficient material capacity and appropriate deployment conditions are essential to carrying out this task. In all of these activities, developing countries possess great potential for cooperation. To that end, we have significantly increased our bilateral contribution to countries in the aforementioned situation. We also believe it essential to strengthen mechanisms for South-South cooperation through so-called triangular cooperation, in which the countries with the greatest financial capacities participate in an effort to meet these challenges most effectively.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants are also fundamental, not only because of the likelihood of a resurgence of conflict, but also because a large number of individuals may turn to crime in the future. We therefore need to ensure a positive economic environment with prospects for growth. Unemployment among the young has been identified by the PBC review panel as a potential threat to any peacebuilding process. That is why the Commission has taken up the recommendation to focus on generating employment in this sector of society, and considers its implementation a priority. In part, this can be carried out through immediate-impact projects managed by peacekeeping operations, which generate tangible peace dividends and have been successful in countries such as Haiti.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We also focus on efforts to promote sustainable economic and social development. It is difficult for a peacekeeping operation to resolve all causes of conflict, and we do not believe that that should be its goal or its indicator for determining an end to a mission. However, it is essential for the mission to begin working from the outset to strengthen national institutions and capacities so that they can peacefully resolve problems on their own. Strengthening institutional capacities in the security and rule of law sectors is crucial, and we therefore encourage the Council to continue to include this aspect in peace mission mandates. That, however, is not the only area in which peace operations have the capacity to have a positive influence.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source