A fundamental precondition for socio-economic development rests on a process of social inclusivity - with the human rights at its core. As a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Mauritius is firmly committed to the safeguard and protection of the human rights both at the national and international level. In this regard, we unreservedly condemn the serious human rights violations committed by warring factions in conflict zones where the vulnerable members of the society particularly children and women are being targeted.