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Ainchil

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  1. “At the same time, broader mandates are needed if there is political will in the international community to address the issue in its complexity. Other fields where further normative work can be explored include the linkages between small 06-6406] arms and the protection of civilians, the disproportionate use of force and the use of war. Finally, we understand that the situation of journalists in conflict also deserves the attention of the Council and we welcome the initiative of France and of other European countries in this respect.”

    2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source

  2. “One example would be the improvement of the reporting mechanism on protection of civilians, in order to allow an appropriate follow-up in each of the situations included on the agenda of the Council. The improvement of reporting mechanisms is also important in the initial moments of a crisis when civilians are affected and where an early warning might allow the Council to deploy preventive measures to protect civilians. We also consider that there is room to advance in the normative work of the Security Council on the protection of civilians, in particular in areas where current crises show that there is a clear need for further development. The situations of internal displacement are one of these areas. We commend the work and the leadership of OCHA in providing assistance and protection to internally displaced persons.”

    2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source

  3. “These provisions should also address matters related to ensuring full and unimpeded access by humanitarian personnel to civilians affected by armed conflict. At the same time, the Council has expressed its disposition to examine situations of systematic, flagrant and widespread Violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, to adopt adequate measures to contribute to the establishment of a secure environment, and to consider establishing zones and corridors to protect civilians and provide humanitarian assistance. In addition to these important mandates, there are areas in the work of the Council in this matter where further improvement could be achieved.”

    2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source

  4. “At the same time, the Council has been given a clear mandate by the General Assembly to take collective action in a timely and decisive fashion to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. The previously mentioned legal framework places at the disposal of the Security Council a set of tools for the protection of civilians. It is the task of the Council to make full use of them. In this respect, we would like to underline the importance of ensuring that the mandates of peacekeeping, political and peacebuilding missions include provisions regarding the protection of civilians, in particular, groups requiring special attention, women and children.”

    2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source

  5. “The situation described by the Emergency Relief Coordinator clearly shows the persistence of atrocities committed against civilians on a scale that goes beyond the statistical fact of the increase or the decrease of certain categories of Violence or attacks. My delegation strongly condemns these attacks and would like to reiterate that no national security consideration can prevail over the primary obligation of all States and parties to a conflict to fulfil the rules of international humanitarian law as contained in the Hague Conventions and the Geneva Conventions and their additional Protocols. The Security Council has substantially contributed to the international regime of protection of civilians through its resolutions 1265 (1999), 1296 (2000) and 1674 (2006).”

    2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source

  6. “Mr. Ainchil (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. At the same time, we thank the Emergency Relief Coordinator and Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Jan Egeland, for his briefing to the Council. We also especially wish to express our appreciation Mr. Egeland's excellent work leading the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in challenging times for the humanitarian community. His commitment and devotion have made a difference in the life of populations affected by humanitarian emergencies, vulnerable groups and displaced populations.”

    2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source