Regarding humanitarian access, the picture is mixed.

Other means of denying humanitarian assistance have developed in Somalia, where aid ships are subject to piracy and aid convoys have been attacked.

The Commission urges all illegal armed groups to allow humanitarian access to all areas throughout the country.

The Commission urges all illegal armed groups to allow humanitarian access to all areas throughout the country.

New joint guidelines on the movement of humanitarian personnel throughout the Sudan have contributed to easing humanitarian access to southern Sudan, although security issues continue to hinder the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Humanitarian access

We are pleased with the spirit of cooperation that has directed the relief efforts to date and greatly facilitated access to humanitarian aid by the people who need it.

The Security Council has addressed new challenges to the protection of civilians as they have arisen, most recently the issue of ensuring humanitarian access in Darfur.

(c) To observe the humanitarian ceasefire and grant immediate, safe and unhindered humanitarian access to Darfur and elsewhere in the Sudan

The High Commissioner urges all those directly participating in the hostilities to fully observe the humanitarian principles of limitation, distinction, proportionality and protection of the civilian population, and to guarantee humanitarian access to exposed populations.

Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Assistance

Humanitarian access is a crucial part of protection.

The plans are already on the table, or at least on the shelf, waiting for the G 8 funding to arrive.

Unarmed observers could also help to ensure that emergency international food assistance, on which much of Zimbabwe s population now depends for survival, is distributed equitably, without regard to the political leanings of those requiring it.

The upcoming rainy season, as well as shortages of much needed funding for air transport, including critical helicopter capacity, will also negatively affect humanitarian access to various parts of Darfur.

The frequency of natural disasters has increased demands for the humanitarian assistance provided by the international community and severely challenged the capacity of the United Nations humanitarian assistance system.

Access to the areas concerned is crucial for the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance.

They have in some cases impeded humanitarian access to exposed populations.

All parties must understand the importance of neutral and impartial humanitarian assistance.

For our part, Japan has provided humanitarian assistance in the form of blankets and food aid.

This has had a pronounced effect on the delivery of humanitarian aid to the area.

The reports pay particular attention to the need to have a clear picture not only of the recruitment of child soldiers, but also of attacks against schools and hospitals, the blockage of humanitarian access, sexual and gender based violence against children, and abduction.

Humanitarian aid The Red Cross sent humanitarian aid in the form of blankets and mattresses to affected areas.

Until that has been accomplished, the efforts of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance will be in vain.

Under their protection, not a single ship has come under attack, ensuring the uninterrupted flow of assistance.

International humanitarian assistance groups are deeply engaged in the DRC, and it is a substantial recipient of international assistance.

The easing of bureaucratic restrictions since the implementation of the joint communiqué has resulted in a significant increase in the humanitarian presence and delivery of assistance in Darfur.

In part, the UN team wanted to keep humanitarian assistance lines open.

They depend most on humanitarian aid from domestic and international organizations.

Appreciating the humanitarian assistance extended by the Member States of the OIC individually to the victims of the disaster

(g) In particular the Sudan People's Liberation Army Movement, not to misappropriate humanitarian assistance

United Nations system agencies have made valiant efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to the population.

The Government has increasingly assumed responsibility for disaster relief and humanitarian assistance.

By the time such help actually arrives, it is often too late war has been re ignited.

This short sighted policy suggests it trusts Russia to pressure the regime to end its assault on moderate rebel groups and opposition held territory, despite Russia and the regime s failures to abide by any agreements made relating to ceasefires or access for humanitarian aid.

The 10 kilometre security zone established on the Kirumba Mighobwe axis by MONUC in December to protect civilians and ensure humanitarian access has permitted limited aid operations and spurred the gradual return of most of the 150,000 internally displaced persons.

Humanitarian access continues to be a challenge in the west, and protection issues remain a serious concern, owing to the continuing culture of impunity in the Government controlled areas and the lack of a judicial system in the north.

Third, we need to have a predictable right of access and guaranteed security for our humanitarian workers and operations in the field.

We combine humanitarian aid and support for institution building and good governance with crisis management capacities, technical and financial assistance, and political dialogue and mediation.

Its humanitarian assistance, to put it politely, is less than generous.

The United Nations Resident Coordinator plays a key role in coordinating international assistance.

Mr. Maurer (Switzerland) (spoke in French) We welcome the holding of this annual debate on the strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian assistance.

In some parts of the territory, Palestinians' needs for additional humanitarian assistance rose sharply as a consequence.

The Government must make it a priority to guarantee continuous access for assistance and protection for humanitarian personnel.

Because humanitarian access has increased in many areas, there is a need for protection activities and services.