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2003-01-14

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1. “Many delegations made specific suggestions and recommendations for the follow-up to the Secretary-General's report. Austria, speaking on behalf of the Human Security Network, made 10 very specific and concrete proposals. We trust that some of those very specific and pertinent points will be reflected in the draft resolution that the Council is to adopt in the next few days. The Council's debate today, and the draft resolution that it will soon adopt, will provide powerful encouragement and support for all of us to redouble our efforts to protect children from the barbarity of armed conflict and to help them build, and live in, a more peaceful world - a world that is fit for children.”

   2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source

2. “Indeed, if we can implement some of the goals, targets and objectives of "A world fit for children", we will do well for children in difficult circumstances, in armed conflict and otherwise. Let me mention just two or three specific things that we take to heart. Several delegations reminded us that the illicit traffic in small arms contributes enormously to violence. We share their concerns and hope that there will be a stronger response in that area. We are encouraged by the comments made by many delegations on the need to ensure that the list in the annex to the Secretary-General's report is developed, strengthened, expanded, reviewed and made more of a practical tool. We hope that these statements will be reflected in the Council's resolution, when it is adopted in the next few days.”

   2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source

3. “But I know that there is a large number of them outside, watching the proceedings of the Council. Their work and collaboration are of tremendous value to the work of the United Nations. We could not be as effective as we are without their passion, support and solidarity. As many delegations highlighted, prevention is better than cure. A major contribution by UNICEF and our partner organizations to ensure that all children are helped to enjoy childhood to their full potential requires investing in basic services and reaching the Millennium Development Goals, which are very important for the development of children. We were particularly happy to hear so many delegations referring to the commitment that our leaders made to "A world fit for children".”

   2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source

4. “Mr. Gautam: It is late in the day, Sir, as you said, so I will try to be brief. This open debate of the Security Council has been enormously encouraging to us at UNICEF. On behalf of Carol Bellamy, our Executive Director, I would like to thank all Member States that have so generously acknowledged UNICEF's work in the demobilization and reintegration of children in situations of armed conflict in many countries. We will convey your words of appreciation and encouragement and your sense of solidarity to our field staff, who work day in and day out to try to help children in difficult circumstances. I know it will be a tremendous inspiration to them. I would also like to take this occasion to acknowledge and pay a special tribute to our non- governmental organization partners. There are very few of them left here.”

   2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source