S/RES/1674 (2006)
United Nations
Security Council
Distr.: General
28 April 2006
Resolution 1674 (2006)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 5430th meeting,
on 28 April 2006
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its resolutions 1265 (1999) and 1296 (2000) on the protection of
civilians in armed conflict, its various resolutions on children and armed conflict
and on women, peace and security, as well as its resolution 1631 (2005) on
cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in maintaining
international peace and security, and further reaffirming its determination to ensure
respect for, and follow-up to, these resolutions,
Reaffirming its commitment to the Purposes of the Charter of the United
Nations as set out in Article 1 (1-4) of the Charter, and to the Principles of the
Charter as set out in Article 2 (1-7) of the Charter, including its commitment to the
principles of the political independence, sovereign equality and territorial integrity
of all States, and respect for the sovereignty of all States,
Acknowledging that peace and security, development and human rights are the
pillars of the United Nations system and the foundations for collective security and
well-being, and recognizing in this regard that development, peace and security and
human rights are interlinked and mutually reinforcing,
Expressing its deep regret that civilians account for the vast majority of
casualties in situations of armed conflict,
Gravely concerned with the effects of the illicit exploitation and trafficking of
natural resources, as well as the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons,
and the use of such weapons on civilians affected by armed conflict,
Recognizing the important contribution to the protection of civilians in armed
conflict by regional organizations, and acknowledging in this regard, the steps taken
by the African Union,
Recognizing the important role that education can play in supporting efforts to
halt and prevent abuses committed against civilians affected by armed conflict, in
particular efforts to prevent sexual exploitation, trafficking in humans, and
violations of applicable international law regarding the recruitment and rerecruitment of child soldiers,
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