Slovenia
The situation of civilians in armed conflicts around the world remains alarmi...
The situation of civilians in armed conflicts around the world remains alarming. Civilians continue to account for the majority of casualties in conflicts and are often the deliberate targets of different forms of violence by all parties to conflict. Special attention should be paid to the most vulnerable groups, in particular women and children.
Situation-specific resolutions have increasingly called for protection to be ...
Situation-specific resolutions have increasingly called for protection to be prioritized in the implementation of peacekeeping mandates. We particularly welcome the development of comprehensive strategies on the protection of civilians, which assist missions in understanding the relevant threats facing civilians in their areas of operation and enable them to better channel their efforts towards addressing them. Special attention should be given to including appropriate wording on sexual and genderbased violence when formulating peacekeeping mandates, given the ongoing reports of mass rapes and similar crimes from conflict zones. It is essential that the Council provide peacekeeping missions with clear mandates and appropriate resources to enable peacekeepers to implement their mandate fully.