Security Council resolution 1674 (2006) [on protection of civilians in armed conflict]

Demands that all parties concerned comply strictly with the obligations applicable to them under international law; calls on States that have not already done so to consider ratifying the instruments of international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law, and to take appropriate legislative, judicial and administrative measures to implement their obligations under these instruments; demands that all States fully implement all relevant decisions of the Security Council, and in this regard cooperate fully with UN peacekeeping missions and country teams in the follow-up and implementation of these resolutions; calls upon all parties concerned to ensure that all peace processes, peace agreements and post-conflict recovery and reconstruction planning have regard for the special needs of women and children; urges the international community to provide support and assistance to enable States to fulfil their responsibilities regarding the protection of refugees and other persons protected under international humanitarian law; all those concerned as set forth in international humanitarian law to allow full unimpeded access by humanitarian personnel to civilians in need of assistance in situations of armed conflict, and to make available all necessary facilities for their operations, and to promote the safety, security and freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel and UN and its associated personnel and their assets; requests the Secretary-General to submit his next report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict within 18 months of the date of this resolution; decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously, 5430th meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2005-31 July 2006 - S/INF/61 - (SCOR, 61st year).