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Choi Su-Young

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2009-11-11
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2009-11-11
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  1. “The protection of civilians is an ongoing task that needs to be continued not only in the peacekeeping process but also in the peacebuilding process. My delegation believes that providing basic safety and security for civilians is crucial to stabilize countries emerging from conflicts. Assisting those countries to set up transitional justice mechanisms and the rule of law is fundamental in securing safety and security for civilians. Successful peacebuilding is also an integral element of protecting civilians in armed conflict, and, in that regard, we hope that the Security Council will incorporate this element in future discussion on the 1ssue.”

    2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source

  2. “Today's resolution adequately reflects the spirit of resolution 1888 (2009) and will add important political momentum to our efforts to eradicate sexual violence and exploitation. Preventing humanitarian access to civilians affected by armed conflict constitutes a crime against humanity. Unfortunately, however, there are still cases where humanitarian personnel and relief supplies, although a few miles away, ready to be delivered, cannot reach those who desperately need them because of the deliberate interference of certain parties involved in armed conflict. My delegation values today's resolution as an important step towards addressing this issue, and we look forward to further developments on the issue in the Security Council.”

    2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source

  3. “In addition to what the resolution stipulates, my delegation would like to underline that the role of the International Criminal Court should also be respected in upholding the principle of no impunity when there is a clear and evident failure of States to prosecute criminals. Women and girls deserve special attention, since they are the most vulnerable group in conflict situations, and since sexual violence has a devastating and corrosive effect on society as a whole. My delegation has been strongly articulating our determination to put a stop to this most cowardly form of violence, and we welcomed the landmark Security Council resolution 1888 (2009) in this regard.”

    2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source

  4. “Echoing the voices of those in the field, I would also like to emphasize, inter alia, the importance of clear, credible and achievable mandates with operational definition as a condition for ensuring the successful execution of civilian protection mandates. My delegation stands firmly with the Security Council in affirming its strong opposition to impunity for serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law. When it is clearly established that there is no escape for a violator, compliance with international humanitarian law will be enhanced.”

    2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source

  5. “We believe that today's resolution clearly expresses the strong political will of the Security Council on this issue, and we hope that the resolution will serve as a solid foundation to further our efforts to convert our discussions into real action on the ground. While the primary responsibility for civilian protection rests on the nations and parties involved in conflicts, peacekeepers also have the responsibility to support and provide security to people at risk. Failure to address large-scale violence against civilians will seriously hurt the legitimacy and credibility of peacekeeping missions. Civilian protection should be a vital priority and an integral part of United Nations peacekeeping missions. My delegation is pleased to recognize that today's resolution adequately addresses this priority.”

    2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source

  6. “Let me begin, Mr. President, by joining previous speakers in thanking you for organizing today's open debate on protection of civilians in armed conflict and giving us this opportunity to address the Security Council. My delegation also welcomes and supports Security Council resolution 1894 (2009), on protection of civilians in armed conflict, which was adopted this morning. During the open debate on this subject in June (see S/PV.6151), my delegation emphasized two factors in enhancing and promoting civilian protection: first, the demonstration of strong political will by the Security Council and the parties concerned; and secondly, the translation of the results of 10 years of discussion on civilian protection into concrete implementation and operationalization in the field.”

    2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source