In August, our executive director, Beatriz Borges, engaged in a dialogue with Joanna Wronecka, the Permanent Polish Representative and President of the United Nations (UN) Security Council.
Borges explained to Wronecka that “the Venezuelan situation is very complex, the humanitarian and migration crisis continues to worsen. I have some quick questions: First, national and international organizations from civil society are requesting that the UN Security Council, during their November session, establish an investigation commission in Venezuela. Which is your position regarding this matter? Second, will Poland help pressure or support a fast humanitarian response towards the Venezuelan crisis in order to speed up the response process, considering that a private consultation means to create constant pressure and guarantee equal access to all parties?”
Joanna Wronecka responded the following: “The Security Council has the possibility to start initiatives. Poland’s position is clear: solidarity with the Venezuelan population regarding the humanitarian situation, the people need food, medicine, and other basic living products. I know that the International Red Cross is helping, but we definitely need more access and probably more money to aid these people. The situation isn’t easy because we have many contrary positions in the Council. We appreciate the effort of all the latinamerican countries that help with rescue projects. Regarding private consultations, I believe you must be referring to the closed consultations in the Security Council, nonetheless, we do not have any consultations scheduled in our current August agenda. As always, if a country is in dire need of a discussion amongst the members of the Council, there is always a possibility to schedule a closed consultation.”
Cepaz continues working to create transparency and visibility in regards to the nature of the current, complex humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, with the purpose of finding a solution that targets the true nature of the conflict.
