Finally, I would like to reiterate that Uruguay believes the agenda on the pr...

Finally, I would like to reiterate that Uruguay believes the agenda on the protection of civilians in armed conflict to be a multidimensional one. It is informed and sustained by more specific, although closely linked, issues, such as, among others, those of children in armed conflict and women and peace and security. It is therefore essential to make progress in as coordinated a manner as possible in order to achieve synergies, avoid duplication of effort and, as effectively as possible, take advantage of the tools at the disposal of the Organization in the field. That will make possible greater coordination among all stakeholders involved, which will lead to more coherent responses in the protection of civilians — especially for groups in vulnerable situations, who are the most exposed and require greater efforts to secure their effective protection. That will also make it possible for us to focus more closely on post-conflict tasks, such as the reintegration of victims whose rights have been gravely violated and children who have been affected by armed conflict.