I am encouraged that the majority of speakers have referred to the core cha...

I am encouraged that the majority of speakers have referred to the core challenges that we face in enhancing the protection of civilians and the need to redouble our efforts in that regard. Many speakers have underlined the need for compliance by parties to conflict with their obligations to protect civilians and the significance, in that respect, of ensuring the accountability of those who violate the law. Attention has been drawn too to the importance of safe, timely and unimpeded humanitarian access to those in need.