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 Statement by Ambassador John McNee, Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations, on the role of diamonds fuelling conflict (December 4, 2006)
“The Kimberley Process is making a major contribution in breaking the link between natural resources and armed conflict, and stands as a living testament to what can be achieved through the honest partnership of governments, the United Nations, the private sector and civil society. It is—and will remain—an essential tool for our ongoing efforts to prevent conflict, and we look forward to strengthening and deepening its implementation and enforcement in the months ahead.”
Statement by Ambassador John McNee, Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations, on the Protection of Civilians (December 4, 2006)
“Success is measured most directly in the lives saved, the displacement averted and in the mitigation and ending of conflicts. The Council, indeed the United Nations as a whole—including the Member States comprising it—will ultimately be judged by its willingness to make a tangible difference in the lives of people who need our help the most.”
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Human Security and Cities With the world now over 50% urban, and cities growing in significance on the global stage, our latest focus has been the effects of cities on human security. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) teamed with the Canadian Consortium on Human Security (CCHS) in 2006 to launch a set of activities and resources designed to encourage interest in and dialogue on the issue. |  Visit the Human Security - Cities Web site |
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