Statement [Made on Behalf of the Security Council, at the 5209th Meeting, 21 June 2005, in Connection with the Council's Consideration of the Item Entitled "Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict"]

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A Presidential Statement of the Security Council, under agenda item 189 Protection of civilians in armed conflict, published in 2005.

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9 subjects

Armed Conflicts Children in Armed Conflicts Civilian Persons Displaced Persons Gender-Based Violence Human Rights in Armed Conflicts Humanitarian Assistance Peacekeeping Operations Women

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At the 5209th meeting of the Security Council, held on 21 June 2005, in connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “Protection of civilians in armed conflict”, the President of the Security Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council:

“The Security Council, recalling its resolutions 1265 (1999) and 1296 (2000) as well as statements made by its Presidents on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, reiterates its commitment to address the widespread impact of armed conflict on civilian populations.

“The Council reaffirms its strong condemnation of the deliberate targeting of civilians or other protected persons in situations of armed conflict, and calls upon all parties to put an end to such practices. It expresses in particular its deep concern at the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. It calls upon all States to put an end to impunity also in this regard.

“The Council is gravely concerned about limited progress on the ground to ensure the effective protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict. It stresses in particular the urgent need for providing better physical protection for displaced populations as well as for other vulnerable groups, in particular women and children. Efforts should be focused in areas where these populations and groups are most at risk. At the same time, it considers that contributing to the establishment of a secure environment for all vulnerable populations should be a key objective of peacekeeping operations.

“The Council invites, accordingly, the Secretary-General to include in his next report recommendations on ways to better address the persisting and emerging protection challenges in the evolving peacekeeping environment. Upon receipt of this report, it expresses its intention to take further action to strengthen and enhance the protection of civilians in armed conflict, including, if necessary, a possible resolution in this regard.”

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