Statement of ICRC at the June 10 Debate on the Protection of Civilians in the Context of Peacekeeping Operations

Extracts to this Statement:

Participation

Extract:

I have myself seen remarkable examples of local men and women negotiating access for humanitarian organizations, for instance. There is a role for peacekeepers in community engagement, as the Secretary-General also highlighted ahead of today’s meeting. Peacekeepers must create and support those spaces in which locals can negotiate.

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