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2002-12-10
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  1. “That will, above all, facilitate DPKO's incorporation of protection strategies in mission planning and in training of peacekeepers. Finally, I would like to commend OCHA for its active engagement in coordinating regional workshops in which States and regional bodies can address protection issues. This is a critical undertaking in terms of disseminating and promoting the protection of civilians, as well as in terms of gaining experience from national and regional initiatives and challenges. If protection needs are acknowledged and properly addressed by Member States of the United Nations, we will have come a long way in addressing the plight of all those civilians, men, women, and children who are victims of conflict and distress.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  2. “The road map is another tool which can facilitate further implementation of protection measures among the different actors involved. We acknowledge that the version annexed to the current report is provisional, and we encourage the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to continue its good work towards a road map which will further clarify responsibilities, enhance cooperation and facilitate implementation. Increased cooperation and liaison between different agencies and departments is crucial for the further advancement of the protection agenda. In this regard, we welcome current cooperation between the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), the Department of Political Affairs and OCHA, and we support and encourage continued efforts towards implementation of the so-called Standard Operating Procedures.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  3. “It is our View that it should be updated at yearly intervals to reflect new developments and thereby contribute towards improved compliance with protection standards. We put this idea forward for the consideration of the Security Council. We very much support the idea of further reviews of existing Security Council mandates based on the aide-memoire. In our view, the exercise conducted on the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, under the United Kingdom presidency in July this year, was an excellent opportunity for the Council to reflect on protection challenges in a specific operation, as well as on ways and means to address them. Moreover, further reviews of this kind will also serve the important purpose of enhancing the Council's awareness and capacity to address protection issues in general.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  4. “We cannot tolerate any kind of exploitation of vulnerable, war-affected populations. Therefore, we welcome the serious and engaged response and corresponding recommendations by the Secretary- General to incidents of sexual abuse and exploitation by humanitarian personnel and peacekeepers. Allow me now to turn to some initiatives aimed particularly at promoting implementation of this agenda. The aide-memoire on protection of civilians, adopted by the Council in March this year, has proved to be a useful tool in terms of promoting implementation and increased resolve with regard to protection issues. However, in order for it to be useful over time, the aide-memoire cannot be a static instrument.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  5. “But first and foremost, every State has the obligation and responsibility to protect their inhabitants in conflict situations. The entry into force of the International Criminal Court, on 1 July this year, is a historic turning point for humanitarian law and for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I wish to reiterate Norway's full and longstanding commitment to the establishment of a strong and truly credible Court, with the broadest possible support. We must vigorously uphold the agreed standards of protection in crises, war and strife. Those who are close to populations in need have a particular responsibility to uphold the principles and moral foundation on which the United Nations is founded. The blue berets and the blue and white United Nations flag must continue to symbolize freedom, safety and trust.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  6. “We simply cannot accept that parties to a conflict, including non-State actors, blatantly ignore basic international standards in this regard. We concur with the Secretary-General's recommendation relating to the need for coordinated efforts by humanitarian and United Nations agencies with regard to access negotiations. We also support the option of framework agreements being further elaborated and implemented. Finally, we share the grave concerns expressed regarding the denial of humanitarian access by means of targeting humanitarian workers or civilians. Such acts should be recognized as war crimes and dealt with accordingly. Slowly, and with increasing momentum, the international community is rising to the challenge of protecting individuals and human dignity in armed conflicts, bringing to justice the perpetrators of atrocities.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  7. “The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam will now engage in a partnership with UNICEF to draw up an action plan for restoring normalcy to the lives of children, including rehabilitation of child soldiers and bringing a halt to recruitment of underage combatants. Norway welcomes the third report of the Secretary General (S/2002/ 1300). We note with particular interest its outline in terms of strategies to address the crucial challenges of access, separation and the rule of law and justice. Moreover, the introduction of new issues to this agenda, such as terrorism and sexual exploitation, is most timely and appropriate. Lack of humanitarian access to vulnerable populations continues to be a major problem.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  8. “As a means of establishing broader support among Member States, my delegation is currently in the process of establishing a support group here in New York for the protection of civilians, which we hope will contribute towards that goal. Allow me also at this stage to recall that the most vulnerable part of the civilian population is children. In too many conflicts, children are not only affected by war, they are made combatants. One of the conflicts in which the recruitment of underage combatants has been a problem is the Sri Lankan conflict. I am pleased to inform the Council that at the third session of the Sri Lanka peace talks in Oslo last week, the parties underlined that children belong with their families or other custodians and not in the workplace, whether civilian or military.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  9. “We also very much welcome achievements made at the field level in various locations. Still, the main challenge before us is to ensure proper implementation and thereby the effective protection of the millions of civilians affected by conflict every day. In that context, we should recall that this is not an agenda item for the Security Council alone. Various United Nations bodies, international agencies, international governmental organizations, non- governmental organizations and Member States must all live up to their respective responsibilities so that the efficient protection of civilians can be ensured.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  10. “My delegation aligns itself with the statement to be made by Austria on behalf of the Human Security Network later in this debate. Allow me, however, to make the following remarks in my national capacity. I would like to start by expressing my gratitude for the presence here today of the Secretary-General and the Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Their contribution to today's debate is very much appreciated. I would also like to thank Under- Secretary-General Oshima for his introduction of the report of the Secretary-General (8/2002/ 1300). While serving on the Security Council, Norway has taken a keen interest in the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Since the first report on this issue by the Secretary-General in 1999, a comprehensive framework for action has been established.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source