Croatia

“In implementing the mandate of peace operations, we stress the importance of giving the highest priority to the protection of civilians and the prevention of atrocities - especially sexual and gender-based violence and the protection of children.”

“There we are confronted with unspeakable barbarism and terror with the most appalling forms of murder such as beheadings, sexual violence against women and girls and other most heinous crimes against humanity, culture, religion, dignity and against dearest of all - human life.”

“In implementing the mandate of peace operations, we stress the importance of giving the highest priority to the protection of civilians and the prevention of atrocities - especially sexual and gender-based violence and the protection of children.”