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  1. “In conclusion, South Africa commends the work of the Working Group, especially its role to review progress in the development and implementation of time-bound action plans by parties to conflict to halt the recruitment and use of children, which are violations of international obligations. We would like to express our continued commitment to work with Council members and international community to ensure that the protection of children remains our priority.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

  2. “That should of course come as no surprise, as most conflicts are on the African continent. It is therefore vital for the United Nations to work with the African Union and subregional organizations on the African continent in addressing this challenge. That will ensure effective coordination, monitoring and reporting mechanisms, in addition to galvanizing political will. It is vital that we do not forget the long-term needs of children who have been affected by armed conflict. South Africa therefore underscores the importance of adopting a broad strategy regarding conflict prevention. It should address the root causes of armed conflict in a comprehensive manner and create an environment conducive to the protection and promotion of children's rights.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

  3. “Another recommendation offered by the Secretary- General is closer cooperation with national and international courts to address persistent perpetrators who continue to commit grave violations against children in conflict situations. In that regard, we welcome the recent decision by the International Criminal Court in respect of Mr. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo and the decision of the Special Court for Sierra Leone in respect of Mr. Charles Taylor for their crimes against humanity, which include violations related to children. It is also regrettable that a larger number of persistent perpetrators are on the African continent, with the Lord's Resistance Army in particular continuing to devastate the lives and the livelihoods of communities, including the security impact thereof.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

  4. “The expansion ofdesignation criteria for listing by some Sanctions Committees - including those on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, the Sudan and Cote d'Ivoire - of those committing grave violations against children is a welcome development. The Council should therefore consider the expansion of the criteria when contemplating sanctions measures. In that regard, the Council could receive recommendations from the Working Group on listing individuals involved in gross violations against children in armed conflict. That would necessitate a close working relationship between the Working Group and the country-specific sanctions committees.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

  5. “It is therefore imperative that we consider appropriate action; otherwise, we would be rendered ineffective and unable to assist some of the most vulnerable victims of armed conflict. The report (S/2012/26l) ofthe Secretary-General provides us some concrete recommendations for addressing this matter. It is the responsibility of the Council to take positive action in that regard. Resolution 1612 (2005) reaffirmed the Council's intention to consider imposing, through country- specific resolutions, targeted and graduated measures against those in violation of applicable international law relating to the rights and protection of children in armed conflict.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

  6. “Thus, when considering compliance measures, we need to ensure that they will be effective against non-State parties in particular. Despite our efforts to address these persistent violators in a non punitive way, there has been a dramatic increase in their number from 13 to 32. We therefore need to assess whether the actions we have taken thus far are sufficient and effective to deal with these cases, because clearly they are not, as the numbers attest. We therefore share the concern of the Secretary- General about the unacceptable, high and growing number of persistent perpetrators of grave violations against children, as well as his call that further decisive and immediate action is needed to halt such violations and to ensure that persistent perpetrators are brought to account.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

  7. “We have noted that the efforts employed by the Council, including the threat of being listed in the reports of the Secretary-General, has led to some actors modifying their behaviour. However, despite the commendable work of the Council, and in particular the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, there remain State and non-State entities that continue to persistently perpetrate violations and abuses against children. We should note that State actors in most cases have been cooperative and have worked constructively in preparing and implementing concrete, time-bound action plans to cease and prevent abuse and violations against children. The major challenge, however, has been bringing armed opposition and rebel groups into compliance.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

  8. “Graca Machel in 1996 on children affected by armed conflict (A/51/306 and Add.l). We have noted that the Security Council has identified six grave violations committed against children in armed conflict. South Africa believes that each must be given equal priority and attention by the Council. In this regard, we welcome the expansion of the trigger mechanism for punitive measures. It is imperative that all parties to armed conflict refrain from any action that could violate the rights of children. We call on all parties involved in conflict to abide by international law, including international humanitarian law, and refrain from attacks against civilian targets, particularly those wherein children would be present.”

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  9. “Armed conflict continues to disproportionally affect children, who remain the most vulnerable to attacks, forced recruitment and deprivation of their basic rights. Children involved in armed conflict are deprived of an opportunity to grow up in a secure environment where they can realize their full potential. The international community's response to the plight of the most vulnerable in situations of conflict is a direct reflection of its commitment to protecting children caught up in armed conflict. South Africa is pleased that the issue of children and armed conflict continues to receive the attention it deserves on the agenda of the United Nations in general and the Security Council in particular since the compilation of the first United Nations report by Ms.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source

  10. “We thank Germany for facilitating this important debate. We are grateful for the very useful statements made by the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Leila Zerrougui; the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Herrve Ladsous; the UNICEF Executive Director, Mr. Anthony Lake; and the President of the International Centre for Transitional Justice, Mr. David Tolbert. We congratulate Ms. Zerrougui on her appointment and we wish to acknowledge the significant contribution of the former Special Representative, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, to the protection of children in armed conflict. We also welcome resolution 2068 (2012), just adopted. The plight of children in armed conflict remains an issue of deep concern to South Africa.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source