The protection of civilians in armed conflict is a priority of the Human Secu...

The protection of civilians in armed conflict is a priority of the Human Security Network. We highly value the continued attention that the Security Council is giving to that important issue. The holding of informal consultations of the Security Council on protection issues last February was a welcome step to address the three pillars of the protection architecture — namely, the protection of civilians, children and armed conflict, and women and peace and security — in a comprehensive and coherent manner.