Statement / by the President of the Security Council
2005
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SymbolS/PRST/2005/42
TitleStatement / by the President of the Security Council
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Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 5264th meeting, 20 Sept. 2005, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The role of civil society in conflict prevention and the pacific settlement of disputes"]
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Summary
Underlined the need for a broad strategy for conflict prevention and pacific settlement of disputes; reaffirmed the need for this strategy to be based on engagement with governments, regional and subregional organizations as well as civil society organizations; underlined the potential contributions of a vibrant and diverse civil society in conflict prevention, as well as in the peaceful settlement of disputes and noted that a well-functioning civil society has the advantage of specialized knowledge, capabilities, experience, links with key constituencies, influence and resources, which can assist parties in conflict to achieve peaceful solution to disputes; noted that a vigorous and inclusive civil society could provide community leadership, help shape public opinion, and facilitate as well as contribute to reconciliation between conflicting communities; underscored and will strengthen its relationship with civil society, including as appropriate, through, inter alia, the use of "Arria-formula" meetings and meetings with local civil society organizations during Security Council missions.
Action note2005-09-20
Meeting record
S/PV.5264
Agenda information
S/60 [27] PEACEBUILDING
S/60 [195] ARMED CONFLICTS PREVENTION--CIVIL SOCIETY
S/ X The role of civil society in conflict prevention and the pacific settlement of dispute.
S/60 [195] ARMED CONFLICTS PREVENTION--CIVIL SOCIETY
S/ X The role of civil society in conflict prevention and the pacific settlement of dispute.
Date[New York] : UN, 20 Sept. 2005
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