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  1. “I wish to inform all concerned that we will be carrying on this open debate right through the lunch hour, as we have a large number of speakers. I now give the floor to the representative of Ukraine.”

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  2. “In that context, it is important to commend the initiatives of the World Health Organization to develop a surveillance system for attacks on health care, as well as the efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross aimed at adopting laws on protecting health care. Despite many achievements in the field, much more needs to be done globally. The Secretary-General's words pronounced a year ago in this Chamber on the occasion of the annual debate on the protection of civilians remain valid today: "What is needed now is action that will turn words into reality" (S/PV7951, p. 3). It is hard not to agree. I look forward to the discussion to come. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

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  3. “We have endorsed the Kigali Principles enunciated in 2015, which set out critical benchmarks for Member States and address the most relevant aspects of peacekeeping, including pre- and post-deployment training on the protection of civilians. We strongly encourage strict implementation of the zero-tolerance policy with regard to sexual exploitation and abuse by peacekeeping personnel. The Blue Helmets should make us proud of their activities instead of making us feel ashamed. Next year marks the twentieth anniversary of the issue of the protection of civilians first being placed on the Security Council's agenda. It is worthwhile noticing that some progress on the protection of civilians has been made.”

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  4. “Since the adoption of the landmark resolution 2286 (2016), in 2016, which is dedicated entirely to the protection of medical-care providers in armed conflict, at least once a week some medical-assistance personnel have experienced some sort of hostility in the field. It is the duty and responsibility of the international community to take practical measures to prevent that from happening. At the forefront of medical-assistance efforts is the International Committee of the Red Cross, which delivers aid to victims of conflict. In that context, I would refer to the valuable Health Care in Danger initiative, which aims to address the issue of medical personnel being targeted and to protect those who provide aid.”

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  5. “One of the most dramatic cases we have seen of this crime is the genocide that took place against the Tutsis in Rwanda, where close to 1 million people were killed in 1994. Poland has supported and welcomes with satisfaction the code of conduct regarding Security Council action against genocide. We encourage States that have not yet expressed their support for the code of conduct, especially those that are members of the Security Council, to consider doing so. I also encourage the 116 States that supported the code of conduct to enhance their commitment to the Security Council's actions against genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.”

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  6. “The International Criminal Court should play a leading role in holding parties to conflict accountable and in restoring a sense ofjustice on the international stage. The Security Council should refer flagrant violations of fundamental international law standards to the International Criminal Court with greater frequency. We also support initiatives aimed at limiting the use of the veto by the Council in cases related to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, which is one of the most horrific war atrocities that can be committed against civilians. . This year marks the seventieth anniversary of the adoption by the United Nations of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. Sadly, despite the adoption of the Convention, human beings have not stopped committing the crime of genocide.”

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  7. “Tasked with the dissemination of the normsofinternationalhumanitarianlaw,thecommission meets twice per year and is made up of representatives from the relevant ministries. It conducts reviews and analyses of international agreements related to international humanitarian law and formulates opinions on the legislative, organizational and educational measures that should be undertaken to ensure the full incorporation of international humanitarian law into the Polish legal system. It also drafts national reports on the application and dissemination of international humanitarian law in Poland. Impunity for any violation of international humanitarian law should be brought to an end, or at least substantially reduced. It is necessary to ensure accountability no matter who the perpetrator of a given crime or abuse is.”

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  8. “Every month more than 1 million people are forced to cross the front lines to receive humanitarian aid and basic services. Such cases clearly show that civilians are the ones who often pay the highest price in conflict situations. Poland believes that respect for international humanitarian law and international human rights law must be enhanced. It is important that all State and non-State parties to conflicts comply with their legal obligations. Moreover, it is crucial to implement good practices in this field. An example of which is Poland's interministerial commission on international humanitarian law, which several other countries have also done, in order to ensure that international humanitarian law is implemented throughout the whole judicial system.”

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  9. “In recent years numerous countries around the world have been severely affected by armed conflicts, including Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, the Niger, Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia, Syria and Yemen. With regard to European countries, Ukraine has been witnessing continuous military aggression and the unlawful occupation of its territories. Despite many efforts undertaken by the international community, a ceasefire in Ukraine is far from being achieved. The number of casualties is particularly alarming. According to recent reports by the United Nations, 2,830 civilians died and 25, 000 were wounded as a result of that protracted armed conflict. There are also 1.5 million internally displaced persons in Ukraine.”

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  10. “In that context, the existing disarmament machinery within the United Nations should be used effectively. In particular, I would like to stress the importance of the implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction, as well as the Chemical Weapons Convention. Another important instrument is the Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons Which May Be Deemed to Be Excessively Injurious or to Have Indiscriminate Effects and its Protocols, which addresses the various inhumane effects of existing and emerging weapons systems.”

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  11. “If an armed conflict breaks out, our focus must be directed at the highest standard of protection provided to civilians. That responsibility lies primarily with parties to the conflict, both State and non-State actors, but also with the international community as a whole. It is of the utmost importance to develop and promote good practices by parties to the conflict that would prevent and mitigate harm to civilians. We should also pay special attention to humanitarian challenges to the protection of civilians, such as the inhumane impact of improvised explosive devices and the illicit flows of small arms and weapons. Both have the same degrading, socioeconomic impact on affected communities. The United Nations has the proper reach and effective means to deal with such issues.”

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  12. “While the responsibility to prevent disappearances and provide answers to relatives lies with the State authorities, together with the International Committee of the Red Cross and other aid organizations, we should all take part in explaining their circumstances. I would like to focus now on three main areas in which we should act together to ensure effective protection in conflict situations: prevention, protection and accountability. We should spare no effort to make conflict prevention an overarching priority of the United Nations. As the Secretary-General quite rightly stated in his report, dialogue and inclusive peace processes combined with a holistic approach to address the root causes of conflicts are essential elements of preventive action.”

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  13. “It reveals a particularly appalling image of suffering and pain affecting millions of women, children and men who have been the victims of deliberate and indiscriminate attacks by parties to conflicts all over the world. The report also underscores that as of 2017 more than 50 million people have been affected by conflict in urban areas. Those who are particularly vulnerable in conflict situations are women, children, persons with disabilities and detainees. Civilian objects, such as schools, hospitals, markets and places of worship, are often the targets of attacks. The number of persons missing in armed conflicts is equally of concern, as it is constantly increasing.”

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  14. “I thank Ms. Edwar for her briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Poland. I would like to begin by thanking Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Mr. Yves Daccord and Ms. Hanaa Edwar for their comprehensive briefings. I would also like to underline the importance of the messages they conveyed to the Security Council today. They show that violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law continue to have an enormous, negative impact on civilians. Poland welcomes the report of the Secretary- General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2018/462) covering the year 2017, in particular its well-founded and accurate recommendations aimed at solving the global protection crisis.”

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  15. “I wish to also draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2018/462, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I now give the floor to His Excellency Secretary- General Antonio Guterres.”

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  16. “I propose that the Council invite the observer of the Observer State of the Holy See to the United Nations to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. I propose that the Council invite the observer of the Observer State of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/444, which contains the text ofa letter dated 9 May 2018 from the Permanent Representative of Poland to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept paper on the item under consideration.”

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  17. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in the meeting: Mr. Yves Daccord, Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and Ms. Hanaa Edwar, Secretary-General of the Iraqi Al-Amal Association. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I also invite Her Excellency Ms. Joanne Adamson, Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, and Her Excellency Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations.”

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  18. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Estonia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Maldives, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, the Sudan, Switzerland, the Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Viet Nam and Yemen to participate in this meeting.”

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