While civilians continue to suffer because parties to conflict choose to ignore their legal obligation to protect them, the Security Council heard today that adhering to the rules of war — and enforcing accountability when they are broken — can produce a different result.

The Council is holding its annual day-long open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict as the United Nations observes the ninth iteration of its “Protection of Civilians Week”. Just yesterday, 19 May, the organ met following attacks on civilian populations in Ukraine and infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates.

Statements delivered:

Türkiye
Philippines
State of Palestine
Syrian Arab Republic
Croatia
Cuba
Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
Azerbaijan
Saudi Arabia
Thailand
Estonia
Liechtenstein
Germany
Lithuania
Republic of Korea
Spain
Costa Rica
Israel
European Union - Her Excellency Ms. Hedda Samson, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Belgium
Armenia
Poland
New Zealand
Egypt
Ukraine
Bulgaria
Italy
Ireland
Norway
Uruguay
Romania
Mexico
Hungary
Portugal
South Africa
Nigeria
Timor-Leste
India
Further Statement - Pakistan

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