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The safety of journalists (2016), para. 34
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- (f) The establishment of an early warning and rapid response mechanism to give journalists, when threatened, immediate access to the authorities and protective measures;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Date modified
- Sep 22, 2021
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Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic (2015), para. 33
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- 12. Strongly condemns the intervention in the Syrian Arab Republic of all foreign terrorist fighters and those foreign organizations fighting on behalf of the Syrian regime, particularly militia groups such as Hizbullah, Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq and Liwa’ Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, and expresses deep concern that their involvement further exacerbates the deteriorating situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, including the human rights and humanitarian situation, which has a serious negative impact on the region;
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date modified
- Sep 22, 2021
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The safety of journalists and the issue of impunity (2016), para. 06
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- Taking note with appreciation of the United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity, endorsed by the United Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination on 12 April 2012, in which United Nations agencies, funds and programmes were invited to work with Member States towards a free and safe environment for journalists and media workers in both conflict and non-conflict situations, with a view to strengthening peace, democracy and development worldwide,
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Activists
- Date modified
- Sep 22, 2021
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Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic (2020), para. 44
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- 13. Strongly condemns all violations and abuses of human rights and all violations of international humanitarian law, including the killing and persecution of individuals and members of communities on the basis of their religion or belief, by armed extremist groups, as well as any human rights abuses or violations of international humanitarian law by non-State armed groups, including Hizbullah and those designated as terrorist groups by the Security Council;
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Violence
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Assistance to the Palestinian people (2004), para. 30
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- 13. Suggests the convening in 2004 of a United Nations-sponsored seminar on assistance to the Palestinian people;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (2007), para. 12
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- 4. Further requests the Committee to continue to extend its cooperation and support to Palestinian and other civil society organizations in order to mobilize international solidarity and support for the Palestinian people, particularly during this critical period of humanitarian hardship and financial crisis, with the overall aim of promoting the achievement by the Palestinian people of its inalienable rights and for a peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine, and to continue to involve additional civil society organizations in its work;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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The role of diamonds in fuelling conflict: breaking the link between the illicit transaction of rough diamonds and armed conflict as a contribution to prevention and settlement of conflicts (2011), para. 24
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- Recognizing also that the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, which came into effect on 1 January 2003, will be credible only if all Participants have requisite national legislation coupled with effective and credible internal systems of control designed to eliminate the presence of conflict diamonds in the chain of producing, exporting and importing rough diamonds within their own territories, while taking into account that differences in production methods and trading practices, as well as differences in institutional controls thereof, may require different approaches to meeting minimum standards,
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Financing of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (2002), para. 10
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- 3. Expresses concern about the financial situation with regard to peacekeeping activities, in particular as regards the reimbursements to troop contributors, that bear additional burdens owing to overdue payments by Member States of their assessments;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Emergency international assistance for peace, normalcy and rehabilitation in Tajikistan (2001), para. 11
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- Stressing that international funding for humanitarian operations is particularly important since such operations remain the principal means by which hundreds of thousands of Tajiks meet their basic needs,
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Financing of the United Nations Protection Force, the United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation inCroatia, the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force and the United Nations Peace Forces headquarters (2002), para. 19
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- 3. Expresses concern at the financial situation with regard to peacekeeping activities, in particular as regards the reimbursements to troop contributors that bear additional burdens owing to overdue payments by Member States of their assessments;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Measures to eliminate international terrorism (2015), para. 34
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- 9. Expresses grave concern over the acute and growing threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters, namely, individuals who travel to a State other than their States of residence or nationality for the purpose of the perpetration, planning or preparation of, or participation in, terrorist acts or providing or receiving terrorist training, including in connection with armed conflict, emphasizes the need for States to address this issue, including through the implementation of their international obligations, and underlines the importance of United Nations capacity- building and facilitation of capacity-building in accordance with existing mandates to assist States, including those in the most affected regions, upon their request;
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Countering the threat posed by improvised explosive devices (2015), para. 25
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- 13. Encourages States and relevant international and regional organizations to engage, as appropriate, business entities in discussions and initiatives on countering improvised explosive devices, including on issues such as accountability for dual-use components, improving the regulation of explosive precursors, where possible and as appropriate, strengthening security for the transport of explosives and at explosive facilities, as well as enhancing the vetting procedures for personnel with access to explosives, while avoiding undue restrictions on the legitimate use of and access to such materials;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (1998), para. 09
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- 4. Requests the Committee to continue to keep under review the situation relating to the question of Palestine and to report and make suggestions to the General Assembly or the Security Council, as appropriate;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel (2010), para. 20
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- Affirming the need for States to ensure that perpetrators of attacks committed on their territory against humanitarian personnel and United Nations and associated personnel do not operate with impunity, and that the perpetrators of such acts are brought to justice, as provided for by national laws and obligations under international law,
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Financing of the United Nations Protection Force, the United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation inCroatia, the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force and the United Nations Peace Forces headquarters (2002), para. 03
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- Recalling Security Council resolutions 727 (1992) of 8 January 1992 and 740 (1992) of 7 February 1992, in which the Council endorsed the sending of a group of military liaison officers to Yugoslavia to promote maintenance of the ceasefire,
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine (2004), para. 26
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- 2. Reaffirms also its full support for the Middle East peace process, which began in Madrid, and the existing agreements between the Israeli and Palestinian sides, stresses the necessity for the establishment of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, and welcomes in this regard the efforts of the Quartet;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Special information programme on the question of Palestine of the Department of Public Information of the Secretariat (2010), para. 16
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- (c) To expand its collection of audio-visual material on the question of Palestine, to continue the production and preservation of such material and to update, on a periodic basis, the public exhibit on the question of Palestine displayed in the General Assembly building as well as at United Nations headquarters in Geneva and Vienna;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel (2014), para. 57
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- 31. Emphasizes the need to pay particular attention to the safety and security of locally recruited humanitarian and United Nations personnel, who account for the large majority of casualties and who are particularly vulnerable to attacks, including in cases of kidnapping, harassment, banditry and intimidation, requests the Secretary-General to keep under review the relevant United Nations safety and security policy and to enhance the safety and security of locally recruited personnel, while maintaining operational effectiveness, and calls upon the United Nations and humanitarian organizations to ensure that their personnel are adequately consulted on, informed about and trained in the relevant security measures, plans and initiatives of their respective organizations, which should be in line with applicable national laws and international law;
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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The situation in the Syrian Arab Republic (2012), para. 11
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- Concerned about the humanitarian impact of violence, including as a result of oppression and violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms, in particular the use by the Syrian authorities of excessive force, heavy weapons, armour and the air force against populated areas,
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Violence
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Financing of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (2011), para. 13
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- 4. Expresses concern at the financial situation with regard to peacekeeping activities, in particular as regards the reimbursements to troop contributors that bear additional burdens owing to overdue payments by Member States of their assessments;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Financing of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (1998), para. 12
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- 2. Expresses concern about the financial situation with regard to peacekeeping activities, in particular as regards the reimbursement of troop contributors, which bear burdens owing to overdue payments by Member States of their assessments;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Financing of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (2011), para. 11
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- 4. Expresses concern at the financial situation with regard to peacekeeping activities, in particular as regards the reimbursements to troop contributors that bear additional burdens owing to overdue payments by Member States of their assessments;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief (2009), para. 12
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- Seriously concerned at all attacks on religious places, sites and shrines in violation of international law, in particular human rights and humanitarian law, including any deliberate destruction of relics and monuments,
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem (2013), para. 41
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- 8. Expresses grave concern at the firing of rockets against Israeli civilian areas resulting in loss of life and injury;
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Financing of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (2009), para. 12
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- 4. Expresses concern at the financial situation with regard to peacekeeping activities, in particular as regards the reimbursements to troop contributors that bear additional burdens owing to overdue payments by Member States of their assessments;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Financing of the activities arising from Security Council resolution 1863 (2009) (2015), para. 18
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- 9. Decides to appropriate to the Special Account the amount of 538,845,500 dollars for the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016, inclusive of 513,428,300 dollars for the maintenance of the Support Office, 21,155,500 dollars for the support account for peacekeeping operations and 4,261,700 dollars for the United Nations Logistics Base;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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The human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic (2019), para. 42
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- 24. Condemns the reported forced displacement of populations in the Syrian Arab Republic, expresses deep concern at reports of social and demographic engineering in areas throughout the Syrian Arab Republic, and calls upon all parties concerned to cease immediately all activities that cause these actions, including any activities that may amount to war crimes or crimes against humanity;
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Violence
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (2010), para. 39
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- 13. Expresses concern about the relocation of the international staff of the Agency from its headquarters in Gaza City and the disruption of operations at the headquarters due to the deterioration and instability of the situation on the ground;
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Oil slick on Lebanese shores (2016), para. 20
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- 8. Notes that in his report the Secretary-General urged Member States, international organizations, international and regional financial institutions, non-governmental organizations and the private sector to intensify their support for Lebanon in this matter, in particular for recovery and rehabilitation activities on the Lebanese coast, reiterates its invitation to States and the international donor community to make voluntary financial contributions to the Trust Fund, and in this regard requests the Secretary-General to mobilize international technical and financial assistance in order to ensure that the Trust Fund has sufficient and adequate resources;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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Participation of volunteers, “White Helmets”, in the activities of the United Nations in the field ofhumanitarian relief, rehabilitation and technical cooperation for development (2007), para. 08
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- 1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General, 2 prepared in pursuance of its resolution 58/118 on the participation of volunteers, “White Helmets”, in the activities of the United Nations in the field of humanitarian relief, rehabilitation and technical cooperation for development, especially in the three main areas on which action has been focused, namely dissemination of the concept of volunteerism, support to Latin American and Caribbean countries and response to requests for emergency assistance;
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Date modified
- Sep 21, 2020
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