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1. “The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict must be supported by Governments, by non-governmental organizations and by international structures, and the work of the Special Representative should be coordinated with other parts of the United Nations system, such as the United Nations Children's Fund, the High Commissioner for Refugees, and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. In caring for children, let us also not forget that a dialogue between regional, national and international authorities is essential for success in this area to be attained. Let us also take note, therefore, of such local societal traditions and values and such moral responsibilities, highly esteemed by regional communities, which are also consistent with the ideals of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.”

   1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

2. “We wish also to ensure that international human rights standards and mechanisms be applied to children in situations of armed conflict; that the Convention on the Rights of the Child include reference to the prohibition of children in armed conflict; and with regard to international sanctions, that their effect on children be assessed. The mandate of the Committee on the Rights of the Child to monitor implementation of the Child Convention in all States parties must be supported by Governments, non-govemmental organizations and international bodies. Public opinion must be mobilized to achieve that.”

   1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

3. “There are various estimates, but they all refer not to thousands but rather to millions of children affected by war in the last decade. They have been killed in armed conflict, seriously injured, orphaned or left homeless. Many others have fallen victim to disease, deprivation or sexual abuse. This is unacceptable; it is also partly avoidable. The rights of the child are primarily the responsibility of States, but international efforts to protect children must become more obvious and adequate resources provided. In aligning with the proposals made by the European Union, we wish to ensure demobilization of child soldiers and promote their physical and psychological recovery and social integration after the conflict.”

   1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

4. “Allow me to share in the condolences at the untimely passing of our esteemed colleague, Mr. Blondin Beye, in the line of duty. On behalf of the Government of Latvia, may I congratulate you, Mr. President, on your leadership of this important debate. It has often been said that a sign of a civilized society is the caring way in which it deals with those of its members least able to defend themselves. Children are certainly among those who lack the political and legal means to defend their rights. Thus it is our strong conviction that support for the role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General as an advocate for the protection of children affected by armed conflict be expressed in terms of specific proposals and allocations.”

   1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source