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“In devising a completion strategy, one should not overemphasize the goal of a speedy conclusion of activities to the detriment of the principle of due process. Otherwise, the legacy of the tribunal may be at risk and, consequently, its impact on the affected communities' perception of justice threatened. At the same time, no effort should be spared to make progress and comply with deadlines. The early establishment of a residual mechanism will add another element of certainty to the delivery of justice. My delegation hopes the current efforts to create such a mechanism for the International Tribunals will bear fruit soon. Brazil has participated actively in that endeavour and will continue to do so in the coming days and weeks. The Council can continue to count on my delegation in that regard.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“Still on that topic, we took note with interest of the request made by the Prosecutor of the ICTR to refer three cases to a national jurisdiction. In our View, that may contribute to the completion of the Tribunal's activities and allow States to exercise their responsibilities in terms of the realization of justice. Before concluding, I wish to say a few words on the issue of the residual mechanism. One of the main challenges in relying on an ad hoc tribunal instead of a permanent one is precisely what to do when the institution has fulfilled most of its core functions but important tasks remain, such as eventual trials of fugitives, supervision of the execution of sentences, witness protection and preservation of documentation.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“We are encouraged by the increasing cooperation with the Tribunals and welcome the arrest of another fugitive. Regarding outreach, activities of that kind and capacity-building become even more important as the implementation of the completion strategies progresses. The affected communities should be well informed of the evolving process and how it is going to impact the administration of justice. They should also be made aware of the new mechanism that will replace the Tribunals as soon as possible. Furthermore, in View of the efforts to refer cases to national jurisdictions, in particular with respect to the ICTR, Member States interested in receiving those cases should have access to enhanced international cooperation to improve their national capacities, if they so require. The Tribunals could play a central role in that regard.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“Keeping qualified personnel at the Tribunals is necessary to ensure that they will continue to carry out the completion strategies while fully respecting the due process of law. Therefore, we continue to believe that some form of arrangement needs to be made in order to ensure that the Tribunals continue to be staffed by the most highly qualified people. Cooperation between Member States and the Tribunals remains a key element not only for the success of their completion strategies but also for the appropriate delivery of justice. All States concerned should be encouraged to do their utmost to promptly respond to requests issued by the Tribunals, including with regard to arrests of fugitives and possible referral of cases to national jurisdictions.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“I would like to briefly address four points related to the Tribunals: their completion strategies and the progress achieved so far, staff retention, international cooperation, and outreach activities. Both Presidents have reported on the significant challenges and obstacles that the Tribunals have faced in their ordinary activities. We believe, however, that despite those significant hurdles, both ICTY and ICTR have indeed made clear progress in discharging their functions and fulfilling their completion strategies. Their efforts are commendable and should be further supported by the Security Council in order to allow for a prompt conclusion of all remaining judicial activities. On staff retention, my delegation is deeply concerned at the current situation and the trend noted in both Tribunals with respect to personnel attrition.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“I join previous speakers in thanking the honourable Presidents and Prosecutors of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for their comprehensive reports on their respective completion strategies (S/2010/588, annexes I and II, and S/2010/574) and their work. Since this is the last Security Council debate on the two Tribunals this year, I wish to take this opportunity to thank Ambassador Thomas Mayr- Harting of Austria and his team for their remarkable work in the chairmanship of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals and also the diligent way in which they conducted negotiations on matters pertaining to both ad hoc Tribunals.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“While those are fundamentally internal issues and the legal basis for the Council to address them is narrow, as they are not explicitly security issues, the international community must be prepared to give political, material and technical support to their resolution in conflict and post-conflict situations in order to enhance the prospects for sustainable peace. After a decade of experience, we are still struggling to effectively protect civilians in armed conflicts. While recognizing the progress made in defining policy and building a framework for the protection of civilians, my delegation concurs with the Secretary-General and with Mr. Yves Daccord that we must now redouble efforts to enhance protection on the ground.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“Without intelligence, operations will be limited to reacting and responding to events. One of the main challenges in effectively protecting civilians is balancing the imperatives of immediate protection, such as defending civilians from physical violence and ensuring humanitarian access, with attention to long-term protection. In many cases, this means combining traditional peacekeeping components with political and economic tools to address the root causes of conflict. In that context, my delegation welcomes and agrees with the Secretary- General's emphasis on the role of housing, land, natural resources and property issues in conflicts. Addressing such critical issues is key to achieving sustainable peace and development, which is, in the long term, the best way to ensure the protection of civilians.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“My delegation very much appreciates the emphasis in the presidential statement (S/PRST/2010/25) adopted today on the critical issue of communication between peacekeepers and local populations. A positive two-way dialogue is an indispensable element of a comprehensive and effective protection strategy. Valuable resources, such as United Nations radio stations and town hall meetings, must be used more consistently and in an integrated and mutually reinforcing manner. Moreover, for protection strategies to work, the information gathered from dialogue with local populations must feed into effective information-management and crisis- response mechanisms. The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a case that quickly comes to mind in that regard. The production of intelligence to inform protection strategies is vital.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“I reiterate the great importance that Brazil attaches to the protection of civilians by peacekeepers. I also reaffirm our firm belief that the protection of civilians is a multidimensional task that must be pursued by all mission components in the field and by both the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support at Headquarters. The breadth of protection of civilian mandates is such that fulfilling them as completely or as perfectly as one would like will always be challenging. Yet every effort must continue to be made to ensure that peacekeeping missions have the capabilities and resources they need to discharge their protection responsibilities as effectively as possible.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“Comprehensive though they may be, periodic reports of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians have not provide detailed enough information on the protection aspects of all agenda items where such aspects are of concern. Brazil would therefore welcome more information on protection issues in the Secretary-General's country-specific reports to the Council, as also mentioned by the Permanent Representative of Austria. Such enhanced reporting could also use information that is already available to the United Nations and currently shared in a more limited and informal fashion, for instance with the Security Council informal Expert Group. Broadening and deepening the treatment of protection issues in country-specific reports by the Secretary-General would also allow protection information to be disseminated to the wider membership.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“I would like to thank Under- Secretary-Generals Valerie Amos and Alain Le Roy, High Commissioner Navi Pillay and the Director- General of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Yves Daccord, for their briefings. I also express my appreciation to the Secretary-General for his in- depth report (S/2010/579), which provides a useful overview of the progress made and challenges found in protecting civilians over the past 18 months and contains many important recommendations. We are pleased that the Council has taken up a number of them in the presidential statement adopted this morning (S/PRST/2010/25). Among the several aspects of such a wide- ranging issue as the protection of civilians, I would like to focus my comments today on three points: reporting, peacekeeping and the root causes of conflict.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“In doing so, we feel that particular emphasis should be placed on those States whose capacities for implementation and reporting are limited. The Committee should mobilize its energy and resources to ensure that those States receive the support they need to implement resolution 1540 (2004). The progress made in the recent past in the three Committees would not have been achieved without the competent work, constant leadership and dedication of their respective Chairs. I join others in commending Ambassadors Ertugrul Apakan, Thomas Mayr-Harting and Claude Heller for the invaluable contributions they have made.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Lastly, the Committee should ensure that its work fully benefits from the views of the Ombudsperson. To that end, Member States must provide her with the maximum relevant information possible. Her opinions must be fully taken into account in the decision-making process. Turning to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), we welcome the progress that it has continued to make in implementing its mandate. We note in particular the importance of taking forward its cooperation with the other counter-terrorism Committees and with international organizations, consistent with the Committee's mandate. Brazil looks forward to the submission of the Committee's report and to the renewal of its mandate early next year.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Similarly, as highlighted on other occasions, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) has made important strides in the recent past, especially after the adoption of resolution 1904 (2009). The conclusion of the review of the consolidated list of sanctions and the establishment of the Office of the Ombudsperson are but the most relevant examples. My delegation welcomes the appointment of Ms. Kimberly Prost as the first Ombudsperson and pledges its full support to her. However, as we are all aware, major challenges still remain, in particular with regard to due process. In this critical area of its work, the Committee must reinforce its dialogue with the wider membership. In addition, Members should do their utmost to present their reasons when denying de-listing.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“For a legal framework to be truly effective, Member States must develop the means to implement it. The activities of the Counter-Terrorism Committee reflect this new reality. The Committee has dedicated much of its work to facilitating technical assistance to Member States and to organizing events to train Government officials. It has also strived to adopt a regional perspective and to avoid preconceived solutions in dealing with shortfalls. In doing so, it has duly recognized that countries with different levels of development require different approaches. Its Executive Directorate has had, and will continue to have, an important role to play in that regard. My delegation supports the extension of its mandate.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“I thank the Chairmen of the Security Council Committees related to terrorism for their briefings today and commend them for their work. Brazil has long argued, both in the General Assembly and in the Security Council, for a coordinated and multidimensional response to the challenges posed by terrorism. Today's debate may help us to reflect on ways to move towards that goal, which we believe is shared by the broad majority of Members. An essential element of a strategy to fight terrorism is strong cooperation among Member States and between them and international, regional and subregional organizations. We are pleased that the work of the Security Council has gradually shifted its focus from the mere imposition of legal obligations - important as they are - to greater emphasis on building the capacity of Member States.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“We therefore reiterate our call to the parties to resume negotiations on all outstanding issues as soon as possible and to cooperate with each other in good faith. In this regard, my delegation welcomes the willingness of the European Union to facilitate dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, as acknowledged by the General Assembly on 9 September 2010 (General Assembly resolution 64/298). We hope both parties will take full advantage of this opportunity. I also welcome the Secretary-General's intention to keep the Security Council informed of developments in the dialogue supported by the European Union. A solution to the dispute in Kosovo is a matter of concern not only to the parties themselves but to the international community as a whole.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“We also remain concerned by the Secretary- General's assessment that relations between the Mission and Pristina continue to be at arm's length. We reiterate our call for both Belgrade and Pristina to cooperate actively with UNMIK and Special Representative Zannier, especially in advancing practical arrangements that may benefit the ordinary citizen. As resolution 1244 (1999) remains in force, it continues to be the main parameter for the presence of the United Nations in Kosovo and all those who operate there under the overall authority of UNMIK. The resolution also continues to offer the basis for settling outstanding disputes through negotiations with a view to reaching a legitimate solution under the auspices of the Security Council, consistent with its primary responsibility in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“In such an atmosphere, it is imperative that all authorities in Kosovo provide for the security of all persons, regardless of their ethnic origin or religion. All parties must also refrain from any acts that can create further instability. Building a truly diverse and tolerant Kosovo should be a common goal pursued by all. My delegation deplores the publication by Pristina authorities of an inaccurate report on the administration of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) of Mitrovica, which fuelled a damaging media campaign against the Mission. UNMIK was established by the Security Council and challenges to the Mission's authority are a clear violation of resolution 1244 (1999).”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“I, too, would like to welcome His Excellency Mr. Vuk J eremic', Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and to thank him for his statement. I also thank Special Representative Lamberto Zannier for his briefing and Mrs. Vlora Citaku for her remarks. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/562) depicts a scenario of rising ethnic tensions, especially in the north of Kosovo. Multiple clashes between Kosovo Serbs and Kosovo Albanians and attacks on places of worship and persons from minority communities are expressions of a situation that requires the attention of the Security Council. Current tensions also reveal the depth of the mistrust and prejudice that communities and individuals still have to overcome.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“We hope that all concerned can come to this conclusion, set aside differences and work together. We are convinced that the Bosnian people, with the support of this Council, can and will succeed in consolidating a fully functional and self-sustaining State.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“We are therefore concerned by statements and measures of the entities that question the territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Challenges to the Dayton Peace Agreement and its institutional arrangements, as well as divisive rhetoric, should be avoided. In this regard, we call on all actors to respect the authority of and cooperate with the High Representative. It is collaboration between and among entities and between the entities and the State that will lead to the closure of the Office of the High Representative and the transition to a reinforced European Union presence. The international community should maintain its active support for Bosnia and Herzegovina in its pursuit for political stability and socio-economic development. There is no future for a divided Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“Also positive is the fact that Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to develop its relations with its neighbours. The completion of conditions for visa liberalization with the European Union is also a positive step on the path towards regional integration. My delegation reiterates its commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We support all efforts to strengthen the State at the national level and, at the same time, to preserve the rights and prerogatives of all communal entities. The future of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a stable, prosperous and united country hinges on strict respect for the pertinent international and domestic legal provisions on the division of powers among the different levels of Government.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“I, too, extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Nebojsa Radmanovic', Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and thank him for his important statement. I also thank High Representative Valentin Inzko for his informative briefing and the report (see S/2010/575, annex) before us. Brazil commends Bosnia and Herzegovina for having held free, fair and credible general elections last month. The vote should contribute to the consolidation of democracy and help to strengthen key political institutions. Bosnia and Herzegovina is also to be commended for the calm that continues to prevail in the country. Brazil acknowledges the role of the European Union Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina in contributing to a safe and secure environment in the country. We fully support renewal of the Security Council's authorization for the Force.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“With the support of the International Monetary Fund, Guinea-Bissau has advanced fiscal management in a way that is expected to lead the country towards the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative (HIPC) completion point. I invite all concerned parties, including the Peacebuilding Fund, to reaffirm, in concrete terms, their support for that goal. Despite the recurring challenges, we must persevere in our collective efforts to support Guinea- Bissau. That requires that international partners look beyond current setbacks and support long-term political and economic stability. It also means that the national authorities, including the military, must fully restore international confidence.”
2010-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6416 (2010) · source
“At the end of the day, it is a dynamic economy and the creation of job opportunities that will generate the revenues needed to provide basic services to the population and allow the State to function in a sustainable manner. In spite of the challenges remaining, Guinea- Bissau has made significant progress in managing its economy and promoting development. In 2008 and 2009, export revenues increased and the Government was able to pay civil service salaries on time. As indicated by the Secretary-General in his latest report (S/ZOlO/SSO), tax revenues increased by an impressive 46.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2010. Important infrastructure was completed.”
2010-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6416 (2010) · source
“The latter is key to securing the international assistance that Guinea-Bissau needs to increase its national capacity in this domain. Those efforts must be reinforced by a regional approach. We therefore emphasize the importance of the role played by ECOWAS. Also, in this regard, both as individual Governments and collectively, we must all do more and better to support the implementation of the ECOWAS regional action plan and the West Africa Coast Initiative. International efforts to help consolidate peace in Guinea-Bissau should not rest solely on security- related cooperation. In order for peace to take hold, the foundations for socio-economic development must be strengthened. We need to support capacity-building and help the country revitalize its economy.”
2010-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6416 (2010) · source
“Security sector reform continues to be critical to addressing the recurrent political instability in the country and strengthening civilian control over the armed forces. At the same time, efforts in this area cannot ignore the current circumstances. A reflection is currently under way as to how we can best help Guinea-Bissau move forward in security sector reform at this juncture. In any case, it will be important to continue to support regional efforts conducted by ECOWAS and CPLP, as was just described by Mr. Mutaboba. Another issue of grave concern to the members of the PBC is drug trafficking. An effective fight against illegal drugs requires functioning State institutions, especially in the areas of justice and security, as well as firm political will.”
2010-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6416 (2010) · source
“Members of the configuration expressed their concern with the events of 1 April, the continued detention of Admiral Zamora Induta and other officers, as well as with subsequent appointments in the military. They stressed the need for civilian control of the armed forces. Members also emphasized the need to stay engaged with Guinea- Bissau and extend to it the necessary support in an atmosphere of mutual accountability. Other initiatives are also noteworthy. Bilateral meetings, consultations with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP) and a meeting of the International Contact Group have discussed the situation in Guinea-Bissau and possible avenues for international engagement.”
2010-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6416 (2010) · source
“We have attempted to clearly convey to the authorities the need to effectively and promptly address some issues of grave concern to the international community, while reiterating our willingness to continue to support the country in its efforts towards political stability and socioeconomic development. On 16 July, the country-specific configuration held a meeting in New York with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Guinea-Bissau, Mr. Adelino Mano Queta. On that occasion, he reiterated that security sector reform was his Government's top priority and the only way to achieve stability in the country. He also deplored the scourge of drug trafficking. He indicated that his country cannot address these problems by itself and requested the continued support of the international community.”
2010-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6416 (2010) · source
“Guinea-Bissau's partners believe that it is important for the country to show stronger commitment to the principle of civilian control of the military, the fight against drug trafficking and effective reform of the security sector. At the same time, there seems to be consensus that continued engagement with Guinea- Bissau is necessary to assist the country in building democratic governance and effectively addressing key challenges. What is needed now is to identify the kind of support that the international community can provide under the current circumstances to help enhance national political stability, promote reconciliation and combat impunity and organized crime. During the past few months, the Peacebuilding Commission has sought to remain engaged with Guinea-Bissau on the basis of the principle of mutual accountability.”
2010-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6416 (2010) · source
“Mrs. Viotti: I thank you, Mr. President, for the invitation to brief the Security Council in my capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). I extend a warm welcome to the Permanent Representative of Guinea- Bissau to the United Nations. I also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Joseph Mutaboba for his remarks and his work as head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau. I also extend a very warm welcome to the representative of the African Union to Guinea- Bissau. The events of 1 April and the Government's response to them raised concerns in the international community.”
2010-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6416 (2010) · source
“to support the implementation of Haiti's National Plan for the Prevention of Violence Against Women, through capacity-building and awareness- raising; and our support to establish a trades and services vocational training centre, which will have programmes especially geared towards women. In conclusion, resolution 1325 (2000) has enabled us to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the transformative role women can play in conflict and post-conflict situations. We must strive to ensure that its goals are fully realized.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“Under "Bolsa Familia", a conditional cash transfer programme that has lifted millions of Brazilians out of poverty, women are the preferred recipients of transfers. As a result, their bargaining power in family relations has increased, and their influence has become stronger on issues such as family planning, education of children and use of the family's income. Although Brazil's reality differs greatly from those of post-conflict countries, we feel that our experience validates a principle that is essential to the promotion of women's role in such societies. That is why we are actively seeking to ensure that women and their needs are taken into account in our cooperation with post-conflict countries. Two examples come to mind, both regarding Haiti: our collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund and with OXFAM.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“Mission-wide strategies, encompassing United Nations country-teams and other actors whenever possible, can develop protection plans, ensure that the voices of women are heard, facilitate women's participation in peace negotiations, foster women's leadership and organization, and promote capacity-building that will support women's empowerment. We commend the Department of Peacekeeping Operations for the progress it has made in this regard and welcome the suggestions just offered by Under-Secretary-General Alain Le Roy to further strengthen women's role in peacekeeping. In my own country there has been compelling evidence that, when women are empowered, they can act successfully to change their lives and the lives of those around them.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“Representation at all levels of decision-making and access to economic opportunities are key in this regard. In post-conflict situations, where institutions are rebuilt and gradually consolidated, there is often a window of opportunity to surmount historical gender inequalities. In that context, it is essential that constitutional, political and educational reform processes, as well as programmes aimed at economic revitalization, give special attention to the role of women. Peacekeeping and peacebuilding are important ways by which the United Nations can strengthen the role of women as agents of peace; so much so that empowering women and protecting their rights should not be the exclusive task of gender advisers in peacekeeping operations, but rather a responsibility shared by all mission components.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“This gives the set of indicators a truly global character. In this context we note with appreciation the wide-ranging consultations undertaken by the Secretariat with regional groups while preparing the indicators. Valuable as they may be, indicators are not enough. They are but a means to an end. We must work harder to effect concrete changes through action. It is important to increase engagement by the Governments concerned. National action plans are important vehicles in this regard, especially if they also involve a broad range of actors, including civil society. It is also important that action plans be supported by adequate funding. If women's concerns and needs in conflict situations are to be properly addressed and if women are to play an equal part in maintaining peace, they must be politically and economically empowered.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“In the discussions of ways to enhance implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), the role of indicators has become a focus of our attention. Indicators are an important tool to improve information on the impact of armed conflict on women and on the role they can play in peacebuilding. They will enable us to respond more effectively and improve our action in protecting women and involving them in peace processes. Brazil welcomes such efforts and will closely follow the Secretariat's endeavours to render them operational. Like much of resolution 1325 (2000), most of the indicators apply only to countries in conflict or emerging from it. Nevertheless, some indicators have a much wider applicability, such as the ones pertaining to United Nations field missions or investigation of allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by peacekeepers.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“It has made the case for the appointment of women to positions of decision-making related to peace and security. It has galvanized civil society and transformed the way it interacts with the Council. It has helped us to understand the importance of women in peacekeeping missions and induced many Governments to deploy more female troops and police officers and, in some cases, all-female units. Yet much remains to be done. Sexual violence continues to be used as a weapon of war, and peacekeeping missions still struggle to protect women. The participation by women and the representation of women still represent small fractions of what those rates should be. But, at least today we have a much better understanding of the challenges we face and the goals we must meet. This is no small achievement and it should be celebrated and built upon.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“I wish to thank the Secretary-General for his statement to us this morning. I would also like to extend a special greeting to Under- Secretary-General Michelle Bachelet, who joins us today for the first time in her capacity as head of UN Women. We are delighted at her appointment and pledge our full support to her. I welcome the contributions of several ministers and high-level officials. I also recognize the presence of Ms. Margot Wallstrom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. I am grateful to Ambassador Hamidon Ali, to Under- Secretary-General Alain Le Roy and to Ms. Thelma Awori for their remarks. Since its adoption 10 years ago, resolution 1325 (2000) has sparked a revolution of ideas. It has placed the role of women as agents of peace at the forefront of the multilateral agenda.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“We must strengthen this approach and support the African Union's conflict prevention and mediation efforts. The case for enhanced cooperation between the African Union and the Security Council has been well established. The cooperation has proven most valuable, as illustrated by the examples of AMISOM. and the African Union/United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. We must continue to strengthen that collaboration and seek to extend it to the whole gamut ofissues on our shared agenda.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“Ensuring that United Nations management regulations are duly followed may require some creativity, but it should be possible. Technical considerations, although important, must not prevent us from responding positively to the African Union to the maximum extent possible. Before concluding, I would like to underline that, as we strive to improve our support for African Union peacekeeping, we cannot neglect the areas of conflict prevention, mediation and peacebuilding. The United Nations has learned, sometimes painfully, that peacekeeping by itself is often not a sufficient strategy for dealing with conflict. The African Union has, in some cases, been even more aware than the United Nations of the need for an integrated approach to such situations.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“It is therefore necessary to continue to improve AMISOM's standards and provide the Mission with the enablers and capabilities needed for the fulfilment of its mandate, which is all the more important as AMISOM. operates in a conflict whose volatility is extreme. Beyond the specific case of AMISOM, we must also examine, in a serious and action-oriented manner, the question of financial support to African Union peacekeeping missions in general. The requirement for case-by-case authorization by the Council and subsequent budgetary approval by the General Assembly is a challenge that we can and should effectively address. If there is political will, these procedures should be sufficient to allow for adequate support for African Union peacekeeping.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“Its work may become even more instrumental as we consider the African Union's proposal to increase the authorized strength of AMISOM. to 20,000 troops, which Brazil supports. Nevertheless, this support has still not been sufficient to raise AMISOM's standards to those of a United Nations peacekeeping operation. Elements of the support package not covered by United Nations assessed contributions, such as the provision of heavy and lethal equipment and reimbursement for contingent-owned equipment and troop allowances, have suffered from piecemeal donor support. The problem has been compounded by continued and numerous caveats and earmarks that seriously undermine the effectiveness of the support provided.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“We encourage the Secretary-General to continue exploring initiatives in the area of peacekeeping support and invite him to include his proposals in the report to the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations at the end of the year. The partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in Somalia is an example of both the positive results it can bring and the need to further improve and strengthen our collaboration. The logistics support package provided by the United Nations has significantly improved the living and operations conditions of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) troops on the ground. The planning team, now part of the United Nations Office to the African Union, has provided important advice to the African Union Commission.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“It is also a way of recognizing the major role that Africans have come to play in ensuring stability on their continent. We thank the Secretary-General for the concrete and specific measures for enhancing cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union that are presented in his report (S/2010/514). The establishment of the United Nations Office to the African Union is of special relevance. We hope that the Office will be a valuable channel of communication and that it will help to increase cooperation between the two organizations. The report indicates a number of areas in which the United Nations is assisting AU peacekeeping. We welcome that collaboration.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“Mr. President, it is an honour to have you preside over the Security Council this morning. I also welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nigeria and recognize the presence among us today of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Somalia. Let me also express appreciation to the Secretary- General and Commissioner Lamamra for their briefings. Brazil concurs with the Secretary-General when he states that "Africa's needs are great, but so are the contributions that Africans have made for many years to keeping the peace in their region and beyond." (S/2010/514, para. 65). We are convinced of the urgency of increasing United Nations support for the peacekeeping efforts of the African Union (AU). This support is a key part of the Organization's primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“This should be coupled with a continued focus on training the PNTL, so that it can further strengthen its capacity. In conclusion, my delegation believes that the political and socio-economic progress made by the Timorese and the smooth resumption of policing responsibilities by the PNTL so far show that we are getting closer to turning UNMIT into a full success story. We must now stay the course, with prudence and determination. Completing the good work in a sustainable manner should be our collective goal. We must also renew our support to the Timorese, acting both as an Organization and as individual States. Brazil will continue to do its part.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“My fourth and last point regards the future of UNMIT, to which Brazil has significantly increased its contribution by sending several senior police officers. In a few months, we will be discussing the Mission's mandate, which is due to expire in February 2011. That will be the time to assess the progress made, in particular in the security situation. At the same time, it will be important to consider the configuration of a peacekeeping presence that is commensurate with the remaining challenges, especially the forthcoming national elections. Brazil agrees with the careful approach taken by the Secretary-General. We should continue to draw lessons from the events of 2006, while recognizing and promoting progress on the ground.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source