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Director of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), Ilene Cohn, said, “it is time to stop the use by terrorists and other non-State armed groups of improvised explosive devices.” UNIFEED

Assistant-Secretary-General Khaled Khiari told the Security Council that the expansion of armed conflict throughout Myanmar, “has deprived communities of basic needs and access to essential services, and a devastating impact on human rights and fundamental freedoms.” UNIFEED

Assistant-Secretary-General Khaled Khiari reiterated the Secretary-General’s condemnation of the Israeli attack on an Iranian Embassy building in Damascus and said, “the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises and personnel must be respected in all cases in accordance with international law.” UNIFEED

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the devastating Israeli airstrikes that killed World Central Kitchen personnel bring the number of aid workers killed in this conflict to 196, is "unconscionable.” He reiterated that the Security Council resolution “must be implemented without delay.” UNIFEED

The United Nations World Water Development Report 2024, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, highlighted that tensions over water are exacerbating conflicts worldwide. UNIFEED

Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo told the Security Council that “Russia's intention to conduct presidential elections from today, 15 March until 17 March in areas of Ukraine under its control are unacceptable.” UNIFEED

Addressing a Security Council open debate on Promoting Conflict Prevention the head of the United Nations Political and Peacebuilding department, Rosemary DiCarlo said, “almost 25 years after the adoption of Security Council resolution 1325, women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in building peace and preventing conflict remains the exception, not the rule.” UNIFEED

Secretary-General António Guterres said, “The Commission on the Status of Women is a catalyst for the transformation we need,” adding that at this difficult and divided moment, let’s end poverty in all dimensions by “investing in women and girls, betting on women and girls, and pushing for peace and dignity for women and girls everywhere.” UNIFEED

A top UN official said, “repeated calls” for protection of civilians in Russia and Ukraine “appear to fall on deaf ears.” UNIFEED

Ahead of a Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, the Women, Peace, and Security Shared Commitments Group stated that sustainable peace, stability, and development in the country “can only be achieved if there is an inclusive political process underpinned by respect for the rule of law and the human rights of all Afghan people.” UNIFEED