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1. “Criminal networks, armed groups and terrorists groups must not be allowed to further thrive in situations of instability and chaos, to prey on the fear, hardship and misery of others caught in conflict and post-conflict situations, or to profit from activities such as forced labour, slavery and other forms of exploitation.”

   2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source

2. “The guidelines, principles and practices leverage the competencies and strengths of various stakeholders to save lives, increase protection and decrease the vulnerabilities of migrants, including from trafficking. The global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration also provides us with an opportunity to strengthen international cooperation to allow migrants to move across borders safely and prevent them from falling into the arms of traffickers. The very nature ofhuman trafficking requires cross- border cooperation. Member States need to strengthen international coordination on information-sharing, law enforcement, border control and judicial systems, and to learn important lessons to enhance their own national action plans to more effectively combat the problem.”

   2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source

3. “It also allows the identification of critical points in the business flow to deal the strongest blow to the operations of trafficking syndicates and to expose and develop strategies to arrest new means employed by traffickers. The Philippine Government has made it a priority to provide our migrant workers with protection from human trafficking and exploitation. That protection is provided through national laws, international arrangements, cooperation with destination countries and initiatives in multilateral forums. Recently, we have worked with the United States, the International Organization for Migration and other partners on the Migrants in Countries in Crisis initiative to improve responses to assist migrants in countries experiencing conflict or natural disaster.”

   2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source

4. “The Government considers the recruitment and use ofchildren as soldiers as a grave case ofviolation of child rights. In that regard, our efforts are focused on preventing their recruitment, investigating allegations of recruitment, holding the perpetrators accountable and training front-line officers in appropriate methods to assist children rescued from armed groups. To address the problem of human trafficking as a means to finance the activities of terrorists, armed groups and transnational organized crime networks, it is important to examine trafficking corridors and the business flow of trafficking. That approach has enabled the Philippines to strategically locate victims and traffickers in the entire process, especially at critical points of intervention where victims are the most visible and can be rescued.”

   2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source

5. “Realizing the increased vulnerability of populations in conflict areas, the Government has activated a structure called the gender-based violence cluster, composed mainly of law enforcers and social welfare service providers who specialize in gender issues, and civil society representatives. The cluster is tasked to address the needs of women and children in conflict situations, especially in mitigating vulnerabilities to sexual violence and trafficking. The cluster develops and implements programmes for access to protective information, psychosocial and trauma-informed care, protective custody and access to education and economic opportunities. The issue of child soldiers, especially young men and boys, is also of serious concern to the Philippine Government.”

   2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source

6. “That observation is shared by our Philippine inter-agency council against trafficking, which acknowledges the existence of trafficking in persons incidents in conflict areas in the Philippines, but faces the difficulty of tracking those incidents. The Philippines has adopted a one-country team and multistakeholder approach to trafficking in persons that consolidates the mandates, efforts, resources and interests of the duty-bearers and stakeholders to come up with a robust response. That has resulted in promoting awareness and the mainstreaming of interventions, down to the grass-roots level.”

   2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source

7. “I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on trafficking in persons in conflict situations, with a focus on forced labour, slavery and other similar practices. About a year ago, the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, addressed the Council and said that "trafficking in persons in conflict and crisis situations is not a mere possibility or isolated incident; rather, it happens on a regular basis as a consequence of conflict" (S/PV. 7704, p. 6). It must therefore be seen and addressed as a systemic outcome of conflict. Conflict-related trafficking is, however, rarely detected, and even less often addressed.”

   2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source

8. “Our peacebuilding and peacekeeping initiatives should promote economic development at all stages of the peace process, uphold inclusivity through dialogue, and strengthen policies and governance, all while working with local Governments and institutions in the spirit of cooperation. Peace can be achieved and sustained if it is founded on the aspirations and labour of the people who seek it.”

   2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

9. “The national experience of the Phillipines in building and sustaining peace is anchored in three complementary strategic pillars, some of which have been pointed out by previous speakers. The first pillar has to do with policy reform and governance, which addresses issues of injustice relative to land security, natural resources, identity and human rights. The second pillar has to do with capacity-building that strengthens Government institutions and empowers communities. The third pillar has to do with peace-promoting socioeconomic interventions. In conclusion, those pillars can easily be applied to the work of the United Nations in addressing peace and security challenges.”

   2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

10. “Secondly, aside from formal peace tables, we have instituted the Peoples' Peace Tables, which are open to all stakeholders who are directly involved in conflict, as well as those who are on the sidelines but are affected just the same - women, indigenous peoples, youth, local Government, civil society, traditional and folk leaders, religious leaders, as well as representatives of business and other sectors. The Peoples' Peace Tables allow for broader participation by people, the building of relationships, the strengthening of institutions, and healing and reconciliation. Thirdly, economic empowerment remains key to conflict prevention. Fragile communities must benefit from socioeconomic development programmes, which can reduce their vulnerabilities and increase their capacity to address conflict.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

11. “It is a template that is anchored in greater inclusivity and ownership by all stakeholders - not only among warring factions, but also among all those affected by the conflict, who have an equal stake and interest in its resolution. Allow me to share some important elements of this new peace template. First, our peace negotiators no longer need to wait for formal peace agreements to be signed before embarking upon projects for stakeholders so that they can experience and enjoy the dividends of peace. Development projects can be implemented alongside peace negotiations. The envisioned Mindanao trust fund, which the United Nations Development Programme has been invited to support, is anchored in that belief.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

12. “At the same time, peace talks have resumed with the Communist Party of the Phillipines, and peace negotiators are preparing for the third round of talks later in January. The Phillipines' decades-long quest for peace, especially in Mindanao, has taught us many valuable lessons on conflict prevention and sustaining peace. Today the Government of the Phillipines is embarking upon a new template for peace, with the support and assistance of our international partners. It is one where the dividends of peace are being planted while a peace agreement is still being negotiated. There is greater incentive to pursue and maintain peace when parties to a conflict see the need to safeguard the seeds of economic and social opportunities that are growing in their communities.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

13. “The tools and mechanisms at the disposal of Member States and the Security Council, particularly those outlined in Chapters VI and VII of the Charter, could better deliver on that promise, if they were fully utilized at an earlier stage, if they were used to encourage inclusivity, participation and ownership among all stakeholders in a conflict and if they were coupled with economic and social development, which would help to sustain peace. For the Phillipines, a country that has witnessed armed conflicts that have spanned many generations, the work to attain ajust and lasting peace continues. In 2014, after 40 years of conflict, the Phillipines signed a peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. The implementation of that agreement is now the focus of our work in order to ensure that the peace we have is durable.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

14. “Iwish to congratulate the new members of the Security Council and to thank Sweden for organizing during its presidency this open debate on conflict prevention and sustaining peace. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General for sharing his views on this topic this morning and for reminding us that conflict prevention and sustaining peace must be a priority for each one of us. The promise of the Charter of the United Nations to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war continues to challenge us after 71 years.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source

15. “Our armed forces will also continue to work with the United Nations on the strategic plan to prevent and respond to grave child rights violations in situations of armed conflicts. Apart from our national efforts, I wish to end by reiterating the Philippines' commitment to working with our international partners to ensure the utmost protection for our children as we strive to resolve conflicts and achieve lasting peace.”

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

16. “For its part, the Department of National Defence issued a circular in February that prescribed policies and procedures to protect children from harm during armed conflict and to prevent the commission of grave child rights violations by both State and non-State actors during armed conflict. A bill for special protection for children in situations of armed conflict and another one to establish permanent evacuation centres in local government units are awaiting passage in the Philippine Congress. Both bills will ensure the continuity of education during and after an armed encounter. The Philippines notes the incidents cited in the Secretary-General's report of violations of children's rights in indigenous communities. We remain committed to addressing these concerns and bringing perpetrators to justice.”

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

17. “The Council for the Welfare of Children established a monitoring, response and reporting hotline in April, which will be specific to receiving calls related to grave child rights violations in situations of armed conflict to provide an immediate response to the victims. The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, meanwhile, has developed and mainstreamed the conflict-sensitive peace-promoting manual, which serves as a guide for national Government agencies and local government units in ensuring the adoption of a peace lens in their crafting of policies and in the implementation of programmes and projects on the ground, including for children in armed conflict.”

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

18. “Last month, a comprehensive peace road map was approved by the President that aims to bring peace and development by addressing the issue of the Bangsamoro and the resumption of peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front. Our Congress will have to pass a law to implement this peace road map. The Philippines remains committed to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and international humanitarian law. The Council for the Welfare of Children continues its work in implementing the monitoring, response and reporting system for grave violations of child rights. Local government units participated in a series of orientation workshops on the concept of the protocol of the MRRS so that they can proactively monitor, report and respond to incidents of grave child rights violations.”

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

19. “The Philippines strongly believes that to provide the greatest protection for our children, we have to continue our work towards ending conflict and creating an environment that is conducive for them to grow and learn unimpeded. It is for this reason that the Philippine Government, under a new Administration, is committed to starting dialogue and ultimately forging peace pacts with various armed groups. It remains steadfast in passing the Bangsamoro Basic Law, based on the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, signed with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front on 27 March 2014.”

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

20. “The Philippines associates itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Thailand on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). We wish to extend our gratitude to the Malaysian presidency for once again placing the issue of children and armed conflict at the top of the agenda, especially at a time when conflicts around the world continue unabated, affecting children and other vulnerable groups the most. We also thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2016/360) and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, as well as UNICEF, for their presentations.”

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

21. “Amid all the threats to peace that confront us today, the international community can count on the Philippines to uphold the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The United Nations and its Charter have been, and will continue to be, crucial bastions for the voices of all countries to be heard on the global stage.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

22. “It is equally incumbent upon us to ensure the safety ofthose peoples, who have been peacefully, sustainably and legitimately pursuing their livelihoods in those areas. Those whose actions endanger the lives of those peoples and those who do not heed the call for restraint are not being true to the cause ofpeace. It is unfortunate that some of us here have forgotten the horrors of wars, have undertaken actions that undermine peace and security in our regions and have rendered meaningless the commitments made in San Francisco in 1945 to "practice tolerance and live together in peace as good neighbours and to unite our strength to maintain international peace and security".”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

23. “We have called for, and reiterate our call, for a stop to all reclamation activities in the disputed areas and the acceleration of talks on a legally binding code of conduct in the South China Sea. Massive reclamation is a direct threat to the Philippines and other claimant States. It should be considered a great concern for all States, as it threatens the security and overall peace and stability in the region. Moreover, the massive reclamation, which is causing widespread destruction of the region's biodiversity, will also irreparably damage the entire ecological balance in the West Philippine Sea and the South China Sea. Such irreversible damage will have long-term effects on all the peoples across geopolitical boundaries who have depended on the sea for their livelihoods for generations.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

24. “The Philippines has resorted to the rule of law in trying to resolve those tensions, and believes that the core instrument for resolving maritime disputes is the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). We have kept the international community apprised of our position on, and developments in, the peaceful settlement of disputes in the West Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, an issue that is undoubtedly and unquestionably of global concern. The Philippines has resorted to arbitration to clarify maritime entitlements and settle maritime disputes peacefully through UNCLOS. Arbitration is fully entrenched in Chapter VI, Article 33, of the Charter of the United Nations, on the pacific settlement of disputes.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

25. “We started a long journey towards achieving lasting peace in that part of the country and, despite recent setbacks, the Philippine Government, as well as all the relevant stakeholders in the peace process, remains steadfastly committed to the goal of one day seeing a peaceful and prosperous Muslim Mindanao come to fruition. To step back and reverse all the progress made is not an option. We are grateful to the international community and to the United Nations, which have given their strong support throughout the whole process, for their continued confidence. While we settle outstanding issues concerning the Mindanao peace process, we are facing an equally challenging task of resolving tensions in our regional seas.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

26. “It is therefore incumbent upon each of us to keep the letter and spirit of the Charter of the United Nations alive amid new and persistent challenges. The Philippines aligns itself with the statements delivered by the representative of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, and by the Permanent Representative of Austria on behalf of the Group of Friends on the Rule of Law. The Philippines has consistently called for the rule of law, as embedded in the Charter, to be at the forefront of our collective resolve to achieve peace. The Philippines believes that the promotion of global peace primarily starts at home. The international community has witnessed our unwavering commitment and tireless efforts to bring about and build peace in the southern Philippines.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

27. “With the number of countries facing crises at a record high and current conflicts causing the loss of thousands of innocent lives, the destruction of property and the displacement of families and putting extraordinary strain on global resources, it is almost impossible to imagine a world where no global body exists fully devoted and committed to maintaining international peace and security. As former United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower said in 1961, "With all its defects, with all the failures that we can check up against it, the United Nations still represents man's best-organized hope to substitute the conference table for the battlefield." Yet, the United Nations can only be as effective and useful as its Member States make it.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

28. “Allow me to extend the Philippines' appreciation to China, which hold the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February, for convening this open debate on a topic that is most relevant and at the very core of the existence of the United Nations. Eight months from today, the United Nations will mark the seventieth year of its establishment. It was born out of our collective desire for peace, our mutual interest to end the scourge of war and our shared goal to achieve prosperity through peace.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

29. “Finally, the situation in the Middle East requires all stakeholders to work together on the establishment of a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction. My country is disappointed that, four years after the 2010 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), we have not yet convened a conference on the establishment of a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction. I wish to briefly recall that the issue was an integral part of the grand design that made the 2010 NPT Review Conference a success.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

30. “To ensure that UNDOF continues to successfully implement its mandate, it is necessary to revisit outstanding operational and tactical issues, including United Nations command and control vis-a-vis the safety and security of peacekeepers during kidnapping and siege incidents, the accountability of peacekeeping mission leaders for decisions made during crisis operations, and multidimensional contingency plans and procedures to address similar situations. The Philippines believes that much can be learned from UNDOF's experience. In that regard, the inclusion of such lessons in the high-level review of peacekeeping operations called for by the Secretary-General should be sought and anticipated.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

31. “The presence and actions of anti-Government armed elements have seriously affected the implementation of the UNDOF mandate. Peacekeepers, including those from my country, have been restricted in movement, held in siege conditions or kidnapped. That situation is unacceptable. While United Nations peacekeepers are known for their courage and professionalism, that alone will not help them implement their mandate. They should be provided wth the necessary support to deal with emerging factors not contemplated when the mandate was formulated.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

32. “Resolution 2178 (2014) rightly indicates the importance of countering violent extremism and the need for States to step up their efforts to do so and to decrease the risk of radicalization to terrorism in their societies. The annual General Assembly resolution on interreligious and intercultural dialogue is a long-standing initiative of the Philippines and Pakistan that aims to counter violent extremism. Along with other initiatives, the international community can learn from the wealth of experience and expertise in that initiative. Also worrisome is the existence of non-State actors in situations of armed conflict that impact the efforts of our Organization to maintain the line of peace. That is true for United Nations peacekeeping operations, particularly the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF).”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

33. “We express the sincere hope that all parties will continue working together for a long-term and durable solution. Extremism continues to cast its long shadow, and the emergence of the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters further complicates the already complex terrain in the Middle East, with security implications extending beyond the region. The scourge that is the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS) is particularly troublesome. The Philippines condemns ISIS and its atrocities in the strongest terms. The Philippines co-sponsored resolution 2178 (2014), believing that resolute and immediate action by the international community is necessary to suppress that group. As a responsible member of the international community, the Philippines will do its part in the global efforts to thwart ISIS and its false ideologies.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

34. “Madam President, I thank you for convening this most important open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. The Philippines continues to closely follow developments in the region. There is a continuing need to take stock of the advances achieved by our Organization in helping secure a lasting and just peace in the region. We also need to be fully apprised of the continuing and emerging challenges that confront us. Even as we acknowledge the efforts being undertaken in the Middle East, we clearly realize that more needs to be done, particularly on humanitarian assistance, given the toll that conflicts have taken on civilian populations. The Philippines continues to be concerned about the situation in Gaza. We welcome the ceasefire brokered by Egypt between the concerned parties.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

35. “We need to protect each life, particularly those of our children and youth. Our position is unchanged. The situation in the Philippines does not warrant any inclusion or mere mention in the report. It is our hope that the concrete developments and the concerns we have expressed, particularly on data and reporting, will be taken into full account in subsequent reports. The Philippines offers more positive lessons learned and points to advancements - not setbacks - that warrant our exclusion from the list. For its part, the Philippine Government will continue to do its utmost to sustain its accomplishments in advancing and protecting the welfare of our children, and to work even more vigorously to help ensure that our children grow up safely and without fear to become the people they want to be.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

36. “It is important as well that the discussion of the issue of persistent perpetrators be in keeping with the mandate of the Security Council and its Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. The current monitoring efforts also must be in keeping with paragraph 2 (d) of resolution 1612 (2005), which "stresses that any dialogue established under the framework of the monitoring and reporting mechanism by United Nations entities with non-State armed groups in order to ensure protection for and access to children must be conducted in the context of peace processes where they exist and the cooperation framework between the United Nations and the concerned Government". Allow me to reiterate the position of the Philippine Government. We value the sanctity of every human life.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

37. “As we remain focused on those goals, the Security Council may wish to consider a stronger focus on how delisting can work to encourage and sustain the efforts to protect children in armed conflict. It would in fact be an indication of failure on the part of the Security Council and the United Nations if the lists continued to expand. There should be movement in, and subsequent graduation from, the lists so that the Council and the Office of the Special Representative can dedicate precious resources and energy to those situations requiring urgent utmost attention. Let the appropriate United Nations agencies do their job in securing the improvement of situations for children.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

38. “My Government has stressed this before and will continue to stress this point: gaps in the monitoring process should be addressed and efforts be made continuously to improve the reporting process, including through enhanced cooperation and coordination between the countries concerned and the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict and the Working Group. Likewise, the listing and delisting criteria for parties should be clear, transparent, objective and balanced. As the Philippines has stated before, the Security Council may wish to assess the level of commitment, the reach of mechanisms and the efforts and outcomes on the ground as indicators for the delisting of parties.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

39. “In the same vein, the Philippines reiterates the Non-Aligned Movement's position that we should all continue to work closely to ensure that the reports issued by the Special Representative and that the documents emanating from the Working Group are based on clear, accurate, current and verifiable data. It is, after all, that data that provide the basis for the Secretary- General's reports and upon which all comments and recommendations are based.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

40. “The United Nations should be mindful that the work for children should also support the good work that is being done on peace processes such as those in my country. The Philippines continues to work very closely with the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. More frequent and regular interaction and deeper engagement by the Special Representative with stakeholders, including with Member States Missions to the United Nations, may help move the relevant processes forward and help identify possible solutions to outstanding issues. Such interaction may further help the Special Representative in the preparation of a balanced, impartial and candid report.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

41. “138 in 2013, which provides for the establishment of the Monitoring, Reporting, and Response System for Grave Child Rights Violations in Situations of Armed Conflict. The Response System serves as a monitoring arm of the children and armed conflict programme framework. Its primary objective of prevention and timely response falls squarely within the overall agenda of the Philippine Government to protect Filipino children. We acknowledge the due recognition given to the positive developments that have taken place in the Philippines. Those institutional and legal developments need to be appreciated within the larger context of inclusive and sustainable growth and the peace and development agenda of my country.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

42. “Last march, the Philippine Government under the Aquino Administration signed with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front the historic Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, presaging greater peace, progress and prosperity for the southern Philippines. That concrete result of our commitment to the peace process was achieved through hard work with our domestic stakeholders and with the support of the international community. We must all do our part to ensure that the vision ofthe Bangsamoro is fully achieved. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, working with the Philippine Government, can help build on that achievement by working closely to delist the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. President Aquino also signed executive order No.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

43. “I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate and for this opportunity to speak before the Council. We join others in congratulating the United States on its assumption of the presidency. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/339) describes exhaustively and in detail the dire situation of children recruited, killed, maimed and violated by groups in situations of armed conflict. My Government reaffirms its resolve to protect children and their rights in situations of armed conflict. We note the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict. The international community must exert its utmost efforts to protect children, particularly those in extremely difficult situations. My Government continues to work steadfastly to protect our children.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source