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first: 2007-01-31
most recent: 2012-04-25
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“remains convinced that the office will play a vital role in assisting countries of the region to build their capacity to reduce the illicit flows of guns, drugs and other materiel, including through strengthened border management and security and, in so doing, achieve our goals of a safe and secure region.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“At the same time, however, such a review, and attempts to address this issue in a holistic manner, should not lead to any contraction in the capacity- building programmes and projects currently afforded to Member States in this vital area. Finally, we would also urge that, in the context of such a review, attention be paid to the specific challenges being faced among countries and regions in the design and delivery of future projects. In that context, we would reiterate our fervent hope that, on the basis of the ongoing discussions between CARICOM. member States and UNODC, that the UNODC Caribbean regional office will soon be reopened. CARICOM.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We believe that greater symmetry in securing borders against the illicit flows of chemical, biological and nuclear material, as well as the illicit flows of conventional weapons, including small arms and light weapons and their ammunition, will significantly contribute to the goal of international peace and security. CARICOM. agrees with the proposal outlined in the concept note (S/2012/195, annex) for an assessment to be conducted of the different United Nations structures, with a view to determining the extent to which they are meeting States' capacity-building needs in this vital area, as well as improving the Organization's ability to help Member States counter illicit flows.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“CARICOM. is of the View that, given its long- standing experience, the United Nations has an important role to play in assisting Member States to improve their capacity in the area of border security and management, including in facilitating technical assistance. While there has been significant attention focused on stemming the illicit flows of materiel that could be used to commit acts of terror across borders, similar high-level focus also needs to be directed towards stemming the illicit flows of small arms and light weapons and ammunition. In acknowledging the distinctions between the different categories of illicit items that flow across national borders, a more comprehensive approach to border management and security by the United Nations will, in our View, prove to be a more effective approach in the long run.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“member States have also advocated for greater attention to be given to the issue of border control as a component of the broader crime prevention measures, and specifically to prevent the flows of small arms and light weapons and ammunition to the region, in particular within the context of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. CARICOM. has also long advocated that, if we are to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects, we must also address the questions of ammunition and the cross-border movement of such weapons. While Member States have been taking steps at the national and regional levels to secure their borders, much more work needs to be done at the international level.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“While the major challenges facing our region are posed by illicit drugs, guns and ammunition, as States parties to the major international terrorism instruments and in View of our commitments to the implementation of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, CARICOM. member States have also taken steps to secure our borders against the illicit flows of money and equipment that could also be used to commit acts of terror in the region or elsewhere. At the international level, CARICOM.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In conjunction with our bilateral partners, including most notably the United States through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, CARICOM. Governments have been actively taking steps to protect our borders and our societies. Other regional partners that have contributed to our efforts to secure our borders include the Organization of American States, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean. I wish to express appreciation to the Ambassador of New Zealand for his country's recent assistance to and collaboration with CARICOM. Governments.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Declaration on Small Arms and Light Weapons, and individually - have been undertaking a number of measures to secure our borders against illicit flows. In recognition of the potential cross-cutting gains that can be realized through securing our borders, border management and security have thus become one of CARICOM's major security priorities. Through the CARICOM. Implementation Agency for Crime and Security, and in collaboration with the Caribbean Centre for Development Administration, efforts have been undertaken in various CARICOM member States to harmonize and standardize policies, practices and procedures utilized by border security agencies throughout the region. In addition to the harmonization of policies, numerous training and educational programmes are also being undertaken.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“member States, the illicit flow of guns and ammunition, as well as illicit drugs, across our borders not only constitutes a crime and security challenge, but also represents an existential threat to our present way of life and current efforts being undertaken to establish safe, secure and developed societies for our people. In recognition of the interlinked nature of growing levels of crime and violence in the region fuelled by the illicit movement of drugs, guns and ammunition, it should be recalled that CARICOM leaders in 2007 established crime and security as the fourth pillar of the region's integration. CARICOM member States - both collectively, through the conclusion of the 2011 CARICOM.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I have this special opportunity to speak on behalf of the 14 States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Let me at the outset thank you, Sir, for having organized today's open debate on the theme "Threats to international peace and security: securing borders against illicit flows". We also express appreciation for the presidential statement S/PRST/2012/16 that was adopted by the Council earlier today. As a region that, due in part to its geography, is faced with the daily challenge of securing large, porous and remote sea and land borders against illicit flows of guns and ammunition, illegal drugs and the trafficking of persons, this matter is of particular relevance and importance to us. For CARICOM.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source
“But we believe that recovery from conflict and disaster presents a unique opportunity to rectify inequalities, ensure equal protection under the law and create space for positive change. Thus, by ensuring that all aspects of resolution 1325 (2000) are implemented, we will give women the chance to use their voice and their advocacy in ensuring sustainable peace for all.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Their ability to influence the direction of change and to create a more just social, economic and political order should not be overlooked. Gender equality therefore is an essential precursor to democratic governance and inclusive and sustainable human development. Finally, the United Nations Population Fund State of World Population 2010 report - "From Conflict and Crisis to Renewal: Generations of Change" - speaks of the three Rs, resilience, renewal and redefining roles between boys and girls and men and women. It further shows how communities and civil society are healing old wounds and moving forward. We concur that more still needs to be done to ensure that women have access to services and have a voice in peace deals or reconstruction plans.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Today, Jamaica recommits itself to ensuring that this vital work will continue, through active participation as long as it is needed. We reaffirm our collective commitment to building a world free from the scourge of war. The persistence of violence against women in situations of armed conflict detracts from the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, whose targets in many ways are intertwined with the goals of resolution 1325 (2000). Today's celebration is therefore a reminder that the high cost of peacekeeping and of reconstruction in post-conflict situations weighs heavily in favour of prevention and peacebuilding measures to address the root causes of deadly conflicts. Women have proven instrumental in building bridges rather than walls. Women are entitled to an active rote in rebuilding their societies.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Our women peacekeepers have increasingly acted as role models in the various local environments, inspiring by their very example women and girls in the often male-dominated societies where they serve, demonstrating to communities that peace is inextricably linked to equality between men and women, and persuading disadvantaged women and girls that they can indeed achieve. Our women peacekeepers continue to be dedicated to the tasks to which they have been assigned. They have made tangible differences in the lives of many, while showing the world the caring and committed face of the United Nations. It is clear that peacekeeping long ago evolved from its traditional role of silencing the guns, and has been redefined increasingly as an avenue for fostering a culture of sustainable peace in countries devastated by conflicts.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Jamaica has played its part in ensuring the participation of women in peace and security over the years through its increased presence in United Nations peacekeeping operations. We have also been encouraging the recruitment of women police officers to peacekeeping missions, being keenly aware of the impact that their experience and service have had on the United Nations and host country's recognition of the role of women in peace and security. Our women peacekeepers, despite serving in some of the most difficult, high-threat environments and inhospitable places and faced with diseases and violence, have nonetheless been having a positive impact on the lives of women and girls in conflict situations.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Security Council's expressed intention to take action on a comprehensive set of indicators on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) is a very encouraging development. These indicators would represent a clear step forward for improving accountability and the implementation of the groundbreaking resolution. As we all know, resolution 1325 (2000) reaffirms the important role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, and also in peacebuilding. We acknowledge that, in some parts of the world, women have become increasingly effective participants at the peace table and have continued to assist in creating an enabling environment for conflict prevention, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction. However, progress in these areas has not been consistent.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“My delegation is aware that resolution 1325 (2000) does not exist in a vacuum. Many resolutions, including 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009), which focus on sexual violence in situations of armed conflict, were created on the momentum generated by resolution 1325 (2000). Treaties, conventions, statements and reports also preceded it, and thus formed its foundation and an integral part of the women, peace and security policy framework. Although they have been late in coming, my delegation is pleased to note that on this the tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), there are now signs of increased commitment and action by the Security Council to ensure that the goals of the resolution are fully implemented.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“My delegation recognizes the important work that the United Nations has undertaken in increasing the representation and participation of women at high levels within the United Nations system. The most recent instances of this were the appointments of the Under-Secretary-General for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and Executive Director of the new gender entity, UN Women, and of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. Let me once again reiterate Jamaica's heartiest congratulations to both women and assure them of our continued support in fulfilment of their mandates. Nevertheless, we believe that much more needs to be done, and in this we call upon Member States to play an integral role in ensuring the appointment of qualified women at high levels.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It remains a matter of serious concern that women have become caught in the centre of violent conflicts and often become the direct and deliberate victims of the most egregious abuses committed by parties to armed conflicts. We must therefore strengthen our resolve to eliminating the disproportionate effects of war on civilians, particularly women and children. Over the years, the Council's presidential statements have called on Member States, the United Nations system and civil society to commit to the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), including through the development of strategies and action plans, the establishment of monitoring and accountability mechanisms at the international and national levels, and ensuring the full and equal participation of women in all peace processes. But some of us have not yet heeded this call.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I wish on behalf of the Government of Jamaica to thank you, Sir, for convening this open debate on women's equal participation and full involvement in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security. Resolution 1325 (2000), unanimously adopted by the Security Council 10 years, ago brought to light one of history's best-kept secrets: the disproportionate and unique impact of armed conflict on women and girls. Recognized as a historic and unprecedented document, the impetus for its adoption was strong. That led to, for the first time, the Security Council devoting an entire meeting to a debate on women's experiences in conflict and post-conflict situations and their contributions to peace. Ten years on, as we celebrate the anniversary of that watershed event, significant achievements are difficult to identify.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“member States remain very optimistic that the Haitian leadership - as exemplified by the presence of the Prime Minister here this evening- and people will undoubtedly capitalize on the opportunity presented by the ongoing improvements in stability, and therefore call on all Haiti's partners to remain engaged within the country and to persist in their efforts to bring about tangible changes in the daily lives of the Haitian people.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Indeed, the technical assistance offered by MINUSTAH is a vital tool in capacity-building, particularly in the key areas of governance, the development of structures for border management, the rule of law, human rights and other areas. It is within this context that CARICOM. member States strongly urge the Security Council, at the appropriate time, to extend the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti for the benefit of the entire Haitian population as it continues on its quest to forge sustainable peace and economic development and recovery. Finally, CARICOM.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“member States welcome and are indeed greatly encouraged by the high level of commitment shown by the country's partners at the Washington, D.C., conference held in April and by the subsequent cancellation of the country's debt, as has been mentioned around this table this afternoon. These are undoubtedly strong expressions of the profound confidence of the international community first and foremost in the Haitian people, the improvement of whose livelihood and development remains vital to the success of the stabilization process and beyond. Of equal importance will be the continued support of MINUSTAH and the United Nations country team in Haiti. Certainly, it will be necessary for the fledgling security apparatus to continue to benefit from their expertise.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Clinton as the United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti is a signal development in the stabilization process and one which we anticipate will galvanize additional support from the international community and raise the profile of its efforts, thereby keeping the focus on our sister Caribbean State until such time as the long-term stability and security of Haiti are achieved. As a demonstration of its commitment to the process, in July 2009 Haiti appointed Ambassador Leslie Voltaire as special envoy to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Indeed, the continued support of the international community will be crucial to the ongoing consolidation of stability. In this connection, CARICOM.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“It is to be candidly acknowledged that, despite the favourable assessment, the Secretary-General's report quite rightly also expresses a note caution, acknowledging that the accomplishments remain "extremely fragile, and [are] susceptible to setbacks or reversal" (S/2009/439, para. 83). In these circumstances, CARICOM. fully supports the initiatives undertaken during the period under review to consolidate the progress achieved thus far. Earlier today, we heard the statement made by former United States President Bill Clinton. We regard the recent appointment of Mr.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“That role extends practically to all spheres, including the strengthening of national and local institutional capacity and the area of human rights where, during the period under review, MINUSTAH sought to enhance its efforts to protect and promote economic, social and cultural rights and to support women's participation in the political process, the enhancement of child protection capabilities, and the promotion of HIV/AIDS health education. CARICOM member States further welcome MINUSTAH's ongoing collaboration with the Government of Haiti in the area of border management - an area that continues to be of significant concern to the region - through maritime, air and land patrols.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“As an extension of their fortitude, resilience and determination, the international community must surely continue to extend the necessary support and assistance in providing the platform upon which the fundamental changes so crucial to Haiti's reconstruction and socio-economic development can finally be irreversibly constructed. CARICOM. member States once again wish to draw attention to the very pivotal role being played by the courageous men and women of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) on the ground in that country.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“These achievements were made against the backdrop of a "generally calm" security environment and hinged largely on efforts aimed at institutional support and the strengthening of the State, including capacity-building and technical assistance in crucial areas of governance, and to some extent on improving the capacity of the National Police and on the results of an overall reduction in community violence. CARICOM. member States readily acknowledge that the gains identified over the reporting period, which to some may appear incremental, were not achieved overnight but are the results of the fortitude, resilience and determination of the Haitian people to rise above and, surely, beyond their circumstances.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“This latest report provides an overall assessment of the current situation and, from our vantage point, there are encouraging developments despite the serious setbacks that we described in our presentation to this body in April (see S/PV.6101) and those described in the Secretary-General's report. While the situation remains tremendously complex, we note that, during the reporting period, there was indeed increased political cooperation in a number of very important areas, including the holding of senatorial elections, the adoption of key legislation and the pursuit of inclusive dialogue on a number of major issues facing our sister CARICOM. country.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Like any closely-knit family, we in CARICOM continue to be concerned about any situation that negatively affects any one of us. The natural affinity we have in common goes far beyond being neighbours who share the same hemispheric space or common bodies of water. Undoubtedly, we face similar challenges, although perhaps at different magnitudes, and so our participation in this debate here today comes not just as a matter of duty but out of a common desire to see Haiti return to the path of sustainable stability and security, thereby enhancing the prospects for the economic growth and prosperity of its citizens, as I believe all of us around this table have already emphasized. CARICOM. naturally welcomes the Secretary- General's report, as contained in document S/2009/439.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“It is my distinct honour to speak on behalf of the 14 States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which means that I am speaking for Haiti twice. We welcome this opportunity to again assess recent developments in our sister Caribbean member State. At the outset, may I convey, on behalf of CARICOM. member States, our sincere congratulations to you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I ask that you convey our appreciation to Permanent Representative Ambassador Susan Rice. May I also say how pleased we were earlier this afternoon to listen to the statements made by the Prime Minister of Haiti, whose words were very touching and emotional, and President Bill Clinton, Special Envoy for Haiti. CARICOM naturally and easily aligns itself with the statements made by those two leaders.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“In our View, these would offer the best promise of a meaningful and productive partnership between the Haitian authorities and the donor community in order to ensure that the country is helped onto a path of sustained economic recovery. Finally, the Caribbean Community wishes to thank the Secretary-General for his report and for his recent visit to Haiti. We strongly endorse his appeal for the international community to continue to focus attention on the provision of much needed assistance to Haiti, an appeal that, we note, was strongly endorsed by his Special Representative today. We also wish to express sincere appreciation to that Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Hedi Annabi, for his leadership of MINUSTAH and for the comprehensive report that he provided to the Council.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“May I add that the Caribbean States are proud of the level of assistance we have been able to provide with the dispatch of police units and police officers from two member States, Grenada and Jamaica. But however encouraging these improvements may be, the Secretary-General is careful to note their fragile nature. While the task of making them more robust is the responsibility of the Haitian authorities and people, the international community has a duty to support them in this effort. In this regard, the Caribbean Community supports the convening of the high-level donor conference to lend support to the implementation of the National Strategy for Growth and Poverty Reduction. We look forward to strengthened unity and cooperation among the Haitian people and to the creation of conditions of greater security and stability in the country.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“But a great share ofthe credit also goes to the men and women of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) for their dedicated, patient and constructive involvement in providing assistance and support to the people of Haiti over a wide range of areas critical to the re-establishment of conditions of stability, such as the provision of security assistance to the electoral process, enhancing institutional capacity, promoting and strengthening security, reducing violence, enhancing police capacity and the enjoyment of human rights, among others. The Caribbean Community expresses its sincere appreciation to MINUSTAH for these valuable contributions.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Those processes were further complicated by the series of tropical storms and hurricanes that ravaged the country during the reporting period, and later by the effects of the global financial and economic crisis. While there is certainly no room to minimize or downplay the seriousness of the factors that still hobble the stabilization effort in Haiti, in like manner we should be careful to discern, and give their due worth to, the creativity, perseverance and sheer grit through which we see hopeful changes emerging on the Haitian panorama. I refer to the area of establishing political dialogue and to the extension and strengthening of the authority and reach of the State and of the rule of law, for example. For sure, these are achievements of the Haitian authorities and people, who deserve our recognition.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We sit in the same regional councils, working together toward the same regional goals and objectives, and therefore we naturally share a common view of the importance of this consideration by the Council of the situation concerning Haiti and a common expectation regarding its outcome. The Secretary-General deserves commendation for the wide-ranging, frank and substantive assessments contained in the report he has presented, in document S/2009/129, on the progress of the effort to implement resolution 1840 (2008) during the period from 27 August 2008 to 27 February 2009. In that report we see clearly the enormous complexity of the situation in Haiti and the many challenges facing the effort to consolidate that country's stability and lay a foundation for security and sustainable long-term development.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“May I at the outset, on behalf of my Caribbean Community colleagues and my own delegation, extend warmest congratulations to you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency for this month. When I assure the Council of the honour, the pride and satisfaction which my delegation feels in addressing the Security Council in the name of the 14 member States of the Caribbean Community on the question of Haiti, and express my gratitude for the invitation extended to do so, I do much more than pay homage to a convention of this august body. I feel that I am discharging a family obligation, since Haiti is a member of the Caribbean family.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In that regard, and taking into account the equal stake of the principal organs of the United Nations in the long-term success and viability of the Commission, robust efforts to craft additional comprehensive yet flexible measures to consolidate peace in post-conflict societies should be based on the fullest utilization of the capabilities of the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Furthermore, in addition to the discussions within the Peacebuilding Commission, the Non-Aligned Movement is of the view that consultations among the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council on the issues raised by the paper can unearth practical workable results and pragmatic recommendations in an integrated and holistic manner. Given the role of the Peacebuilding Commission as an intergovernmental advisory body, the Movement considers it appropriate - and indeed necessary - that any advice required for the consideration of these issues be sought from the Commission. The Movement remains convinced that the appropriate forum for addressing matters relating to building peace in post-conflict situations is the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The issues raised by the concept paper - leadership on the ground, the need for a rapidly deployable and skilled civilian capacity and more rapid and flexible funding - are already being considered by the Peacebuilding Commission, especially in its country-specific configurations, and should therefore continue to be subjects for discussion and analysis, in accordance with the Commission's mandate. Advice and recommendations on these and other conceptual issues should thus be provided by the Commission.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement remains of the view that the leadership and the coordinating role of the Peacebuilding Commission are critical components of the peacebuilding architecture and the spearhead for a coordinated, coherent and integrated approach to post- conflict peacebuilding and reconciliation, as underpinned by the founding resolutions. The lead role of the Commission in post-conflict situations is becoming even more crucial, particularly against the backdrop of the dire situation being faced by countries emerging from conflict, including critical humanitarian and socio-economic challenges such as the high levels of debt burden and severe fiscal constraints, which require the provision of medium- to long-term resources in order to strengthen the foundations for security and stability countries emerging from conflict.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Furthermore, will the utilization of such capacities come at the expense of other elements of the development agenda? Following upon this, the Movement hopes to see more detailed, inclusive and wide-ranging discussions on how such civilian capacities are to be organized, financed and deployed and on the nature and extent of the role of the United Nations in that regard. Additionally, the concept paper seems, in our view, to be based on a similar document under discussion in the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, on enhanced rapidly deployable capacity. In that regard, NAM. believes that clarification as to the nature of the relationship between the two documents would be appreciated.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In that regard, the Non-Aligned Movement stresses the central role of the Peacebuilding Commission as the dedicated institutional mechanism to address the special needs of countries emerging from conflict towards recovery, security and sustainable development through a coordinated and integrated approach to post-conflict peacebuilding and reconciliation. A close scrutiny of the concept paper presented as the basis for these discussions reveals certain fundamental questions, the most critical of which are: What do such civilian capacities encompass? How do such capacities differ from already existing international capacity, especially the relationship between such capacities and national capacities, the improvement of which must remain the central objective of all peace consolidation efforts?”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Our focus after virtually two years of the Commission's existence is on further bolstering its effectiveness and capabilities to better fulfil its mandate as the lead player in peace consolidation and on ensuring that the wide network of actors involved can operate effectively, efficiently and coherently in building legitimate national ownership and in establishing and strengthening capacity where necessary, while maintaining sustained international attention on the countries on its agenda.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The underlying feature of the Peacebuilding Commission's sustained engagement with the countries on its agenda has been to strengthen State capacity by ensuring national ownership of the peacebuilding process through the inclusion ofa wide cross section of key players in the decision-making process, particularly as it relates to the identification of priorities and the recommendation of strategies for post-conflict peacebuilding.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“May I at the very outset express my appreciation to the United Kingdom for the very timely initiative of organizing this very important debate on post-conflict peacebuilding. I have the honour and pleasure to speak on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. During the relatively short time of its existence, the Peacebuilding Commission has worked diligently towards fulfilling its mandate of addressing the special needs of the countries on its agenda, working specifically towards their rehabilitation, recovery and reconstruction with the clear aim of creating the foundation for sustainable development, as stipulated by its founding resolutions: General Assembly resolution 60/ 180 and Security Council resolution 1645 (2005).”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The Jamaican delegation certainly looks forward to supporting efforts to that end as the Commission continues to develop the tools necessary to assist in facilitating total recovery from conflict and in achieving sustainable development in all countries faced with such situations, in particular those countries currently on its agenda. Finally, Jamaica is currently reviewing the recommendations offered by the Secretary-General in his report on small arms and will express its views in the upcoming Biennial Meeting and in other pertinent forums. Before concluding, I think it is incumbent on Jamaica to express its appreciation and commendation to you, Sir, for your able stewardship of the Council during this month. We wish you all the best in the last few hours of your presidency.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“As a member of the Peacebuilding Commission, Jamaica is fully aware of the arduous task faced by the Commission in restoring and maintaining stability in post-conflict situations. The issue of small arms and light weapons is relevant to the work of the Commission, as the levels of illegal weapons circulating in the countries concerned are usually higher at the end of a conflict. In that regard, we support the view that the strategic frameworks developed by the Commission could benefit from coordination with existing instruments such as the Programme of Action and the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, and also with the work done in other forums to curb the proliferation of illicit arms.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“My delegation welcomes that very important and timely injunction by the Secretary-General, which emphasizes the need for the international community to proceed to take urgent action in this critical area. The nexus between small arms and light weapons and ammunition is indissoluble. Accordingly, while paying due attention to illicit small arms, we must also be resolute in our commitment to regulate the illicit proliferation of ammunition. This is of prime concern to Jamaica. A gun without ammunition is merely a mechanical contraption, a device that is practically useless. So all efforts to curb, regulate or stem the flow of illegal small arms and light weapons must be accompanied by similar, multiple efforts to effectively regulate the illegal flow of ammunition.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Jamaica hereby reiterates its call for the international community to work resolutely and steadfastly towards the adoption of a legally binding instrument to enable States to identify and trace illicit small arms and light weapons. At the same time, with the constant changes in global patterns of the supply of small arms and light weapons, there is an equal need for the international community to examine and come to terms with the problem of illicit brokering - a situation that presents the greatest risk of the diversion of these weapons to the underground market and consequently into illegal hands. As stated by the Secretary-General in paragraph 14 of his report, "it is of the highest significance that countries enact effective laws and regulations to govern this wide spectrum of present-day arms brokering".”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source