Resolution nº S/RES/1612 (2005) of the United Nations Security Council

• Issuer: Security Council of the United Nation

United Nations

S

/RES/1612 (2005)

Security Council

Distr.: General

26 July 2005

05-43959 (E)

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Resolution 1612 (2005)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 5235th meeting,

on 26 July 2005

The Security Council

,

Reaffirming

its resolutions 1261 (1999) of 25 August 1999, 1314 (2000) of

11 August 2000, 1379 (2001) of 20 November 2001, 1460 (2003) of 30 January

2003, and 1539 (2004) of 22 April 2004, which contribute to a comprehensive

framework for addressing the protection of children affected by armed conflict,

While noting

the advances made for the protection of children affected by

armed conflict, particularly in the areas of advocacy and the development of norms

and standards,

remaining deeply concerned

over the lack of overall progress on the

ground, where parties to conflict continue to violate with impunity the relevant

provisions of applicable international law relating to the rights and protection of

children in armed conflict,

Stressing

the primary role of national Governments in providing effective

protection and relief to all children affected by armed conflicts,

Recalling

the responsibilities of States to end impunity and to prosecute those

responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other egregious

crimes perpetrated against children,

Convinced

that the protection of children in armed conflict should be regarded

as an important aspect of any comprehensive strategy to resolve conflict,

Reiterating

its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international

peace and security and, in this connection, its commitment to address the

widespread impact of armed conflict on children,

Stressing

its determination to ensure respect for its resolutions and other

international norms and standards for the protection of children affected by armed

conflict,

Having considered

the report of the Secretary-General of 9 February 2005

(S/2005/72) and stressing that the present resolution does not seek to make any legal

determination as to whether situations which are referred to in the Secretary-

General’s report are or are not armed conflicts within the context of the Geneva

Conventions and the Additional Protocols thereto, nor does it prejudge the legal

status of the non-State parties involved in these situations,