(Resumed) Protection of civilians in armed conflict: twenty-fifth anniversary of Security Council resolution 1265 (1999)" - Security Council, 9632nd meeting

We Must Go Above, Beyond Compliance, Fully Protect Civilians against ‘Harms They Are Suffering on Our Watch’, Senior Humanitarian Official Tells Security Council

• Categories: Meetings & Events / Security Council
• Video Length: 03:00:43
• Production Date: 21 May 2024
• Asset Language: Arabic; English; French; Russian; Spanish; Chinese; Original
• Corporate Name: SECURITY COUNCIL
• Subject Topical: ARMED CONFLICTS; RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT; CIVILIAN PROTECTION; CONFLICT SITUATION; RIGHT TO PEACE; CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS; GROUP CONFLICT PREVENTION
• MAMS Id: 3244141
• Parent Id: 3209372

Description

Amid ongoing armed conflicts across the globe that killed at least 33,000 civilians in 2023, the international community must not only ensure compliance with international law but “full” protection for civilians, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council during its annual open debate on the matter.

Related Sites and Documents

UN Press Coverage

S/RES/1265(1999)

S/2024/385

S/2024/359