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  1. “A consistent political commitment on the part of the Council to ensure such respect, as well as our joint efforts to enhance compliance, can go a long way towards addressing this crisis of international humanitarian law. Along the same lines, it is vital that we make firm commitments to guaranteeing the human rights and safety of refugee and migrant children, while also providing them with livelihoods and income opportunities. As such, we are strongly committed to the preparations for the high- level plenary meeting on addressing large movements of refugees and migrants on 19 September.”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

  2. “The Secretary-General's report reflects the troublesome number of sexual violence and abuse cases perpetrated against children this past year. We are concerned by the deteriorating situation in South Sudan, in particular the recent reports that United Nations peacekeepers took no action to prevent sexual violence perpetrated against women and girls directly outside of a United Nations camp. We welcome steps taken by the Council in resolution 2272 (2016) to repatriate units whose members have perpetrated such crimes. That was a much-needed step, but still fell short of the need for full accountability and an effective end to impunity. Much ofthe suffering of children in times of armed conflict is due to the alarming erosion of respect for international humanitarian law.”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

  3. “A solely military and security approach will fail to address the underlying factors driving violent extremism. Instead, we must focus on tackling the root causes of conflicts and crises: lack of good governance, poverty and the absence of socioeconomic prospects. Doing so will help address the pull factors for the radicalization of children. Following the cessation of conflict, the reintegration and rehabilitation of these children should be prioritized. Psychological support and educational programmes are helpful tools in that respect. It is of the utmost importance to always respect the human rights of children, in particular when States treat children associated with violent extremism as security threats.”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

  4. “The report of the Secretary-General illustrates the complex relationship between violent extremism and children in armed conflict. On the one hand, children fall victim to acts of terror intended to inflict maximum civilian casualties. On the other hand, extremist groups have exploited the vulnerability of children and used them by enlisting them to carry out acts of violence. In many of those cases, the decision to join violent extremist groups is made out of a sense of exclusion and hopelessness. The key challenge therefore lies in reducing the incentive to join terrorist organizations in the first place. A preventive approach that fosters more inclusive societies for children through measures such as youth outreach programs and community-based projects can go a long way in that respect.”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

  5. “Like many others, we are deeply concerned about the pressure put upon the Secretary-General to redact the report produced by the Special Representative. Such pressure seriously jeopardizes the integrity not only of the mechanism, but also of others that the United Nations has put in place. It also offers a welcome pretext for other offenders to dismiss the credibility of monitoring and reporting. Such interference can undermine progress made by the mandate, in particular with regard to all the perpetrators. It also creates the impression that accountability is only asked of those who are not in a position of power vis-a-vis the United Nations system. We wish to express our strong support for the mandate of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict and its independence.”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

  6. “The annual report of the Secretary-General (S/2016/360) illustrates that the suffering of children in times of armed conflict continues, including forced abduction and sexual abuse, with very few truly positive developments to report. Accountability for perpetrators and the listing mechanism established under the Special Representative of the Secretary-General's mandate have continued relevance and importance. The monitoring and reporting mechanism established in resolution 1612 (2005) to document grave violations against children is a key element of the United Nations effort to protect the rights of children. The documentation used is based on information vetted for accuracy, leading to credible and evidence-based listing for perpetrators.”

    2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source