(iii)
(iv)
(f)
Undertake to promote assistance in mine clearance, notably by
facilitating, in respect of the means of mine-clearing, the
exchange of information, the transfer of technology and the
promotion of scientific research;
Within the United Nations context, undertake to support efforts
to coordinate a common response programme of assistance in
de-mining without unnecessary discrimination;
(v)
Adopt at the earliest possible date, if they have not already
done so, a moratorium on the export of anti-personnel land-mines,
including to non-governmental entities, noting with satisfaction
that many States have already declared moratoriums on the export,
transfer or sale of such mines;
(vi)
Undertake to encourage further international efforts to seek
solutions to the problems caused by antipersonnel land-mines,
with a view to their eventual elimination, recognizing that
States can move most effectively towards this goal as viable and
humane alternatives are developed;
Recognizing the leading role that women have played in the peace
movement:
(i)
Work actively towards general and complete disarmament under
strict and effective international control;
(ii)
Support negotiations on the conclusion, without delay, of a
universal and multilaterally and effectively verifiable
comprehensive nuclear-test-ban treaty that contributes to nuclear
disarmament and the prevention of the proliferation of nuclear
weapons in all its aspects;
(iii)
Pending the entry into force of a comprehensive nuclear-test-ban
treaty, exercise the utmost restraint in respect of nuclear
testing.
Strategic objective E.3.
Promote non-violent forms of conflict
resolution and reduce the incidence
of human rights abuse in conflict
situations
Actions to be taken
144. By Governments:
(a)
Consider the ratification of or accession to international instruments
containing provisions relative to the protection of women and children
in armed conflicts, including the Geneva Convention relative to the
Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 1949, the Protocols
Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 relating to the
Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts (Protocol I)
and to the Protection of Victims of Non-International Armed Conflicts
(Protocol II); 24/
(b)
Respect fully the norms of international humanitarian law in armed
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