I welcome the focus on compliance and access. However, if we are to succeed...

I welcome the focus on compliance and access. However, if we are to succeed in improving both, humanitarian actors must be able to engage with non-State armed groups. A small number of States have expressed the concern that humanitarian engagement may afford such groups legitimacy. That is not supported by our experience. Only through engagement can we promote and seek improved protection for civilians and have consistent and safer access to those in need.