IPU, Alm.del - 2021-22 - Bilag 9: Resolution Emergency Item, Spring Session 2022

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144th IPU Assembly

Nusa Dua, Indonesia

20-24 March 2022

Peaceful resolution of the war in Ukraine, respecting

international law, the Charter of the United Nations and

territorial integrity

Resolution adopted by consensus

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by the 144th IPU Assembly

(Nusa Dua, 23 March 2022)

The 144th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union,

Recalling

that the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organization

of national parliaments working for peace, democracy, human rights and development,

Conscious of

the historical legacy of the IPU in facilitating peaceful

engagement through dialogue and diplomacy and noting the Belgrade Declaration on

strengthening international law, parliamentary roles and mechanisms, and the

contribution of regional cooperation, adopted at the 141st IPU Assembly in Serbia, in

which the IPU agreed to dedicate itself to international peace and the rule of law,

Recalling

that, on 24 February 2022, the Russian Federation launched a

full-scale military attack invading the sovereign nation of Ukraine and its people,

Committed to

ensuring total adherence to the purposes and principles of the

Charter of the United Nations (1945) and mindful of national commitments to the

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948),

Reiterating

that the Charter of the United Nations prohibits the use of force

against the territorial integrity or political independence of states,

Recognizing

the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine within its

internationally recognized borders, as referred to in United Nations General Assembly

(UNGA) resolution 68/262 of March 2014,

Recalling

UNGA resolution 76/234 on promoting international cooperation on

peaceful uses in the context of international security, adopted in December 2021,

Recalling also

UN Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and

security, adopted in October 2000, which addresses the impact of war on women and the

importance of women’s full and equal participation in conflict resolution, peacebuilding,

peacekeeping, humanitarian response and post-conflict reconstruction,

Welcoming

the adoption of UNGA resolution ES-11/L.1 of March 2022

deploring the aggression of the Russian Federation and demanding that it immediately

cease the use of force against Ukraine and withdraw all of its military forces from the

territory of Ukraine as defined by its internationally recognized borders,

Recalling

that, under Article 5 of the Annex to UNGA resolution 3314 (XXIX) of

December 1974 on the Definition of Aggression, no consideration of whatever nature,

whether political, economic, military or otherwise, may serve as a justification for

aggression and that a war of aggression is a crime against international peace,

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Recalling also

that, since 24 February 2022, the ongoing war has caused immense

human suffering, with thousands of civilians killed, many more wounded and millions displaced, in

particular women, children, the elderly and the disabled,

Gravely concerned at

the threat to global peace and security posed by the decision to

order Russian nuclear forces onto a special regime of operation and a “high alert” level of

readiness, and noting the urgency for the Russian Federation to withdraw this threat and refrain

from making such threats,

Noting

that the Russian Federation has committed an act of aggression that may

constitute a violation of a fundamental rule of international law,

Reaffirming

that any hostilities amounting to an armed conflict shall be strictly

governed by the rules of international humanitarian law and human rights law,

Acknowledging

with deepest appreciation the incredible bravery, commitment and

resolve of the people of Ukraine in the face of such adversity, including the unwavering

commitment of fellow parliamentarians in the Verkhovna Rada to uphold democracy despite the

significant personal risks they have faced,

Recalling

the Statement on Ukraine issued by the Executive Committee of the IPU on

26 February 2022 and presented to the Governing Council on 21 March 2022, and reaffirming the

IPU’s willingness to impartially mediate for a peaceful resolution and to listen to all parties in the

hostilities,

Notes with concern

the war in Ukraine, which threatens the long-standing peace and

security of the European region, with wider repercussions for global security and

potentially global economic uncertainties and global complexities;

Condemns

the ongoing Russian use of force against Ukraine as a violation of Article

2(4) of the Charter of the United Nations, including the principles of sovereignty and

territorial integrity recognized by all UN Member States;

Deplores

the use of missiles and artillery by the Russian Federation targeting civilian

objects and populations in violation of international humanitarian law;

Expresses concern

regarding the attacks against medical units and personnel, and

improper use of military emblems, insignia and uniforms of the adversary by the

Russian Federation, in violation of international humanitarian law; and appeals to all

IPU Members to engage immediately to join UNFPA, UNICEF and WHO in calling for

an immediate cessation of all attacks on healthcare units in Ukraine and facilitating the

safe passage of humanitarian support and aid to Ukraine;

Calls for

full compliance with the rules of international humanitarian law;

Urges

countries to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine to alleviate the hardships now

faced by its civilian population caused by this war;

Calls upon

all nations able to assist to open their borders on a humanitarian basis to

provide sanctuary and support for refugees fleeing Ukraine;

Encourages

parliaments to deploy their utmost efforts in accordance with their

respective duties, mandates and obligations to call on their respective national

governments to bring this act of aggression to an end and enable the parties to

resolve their differences through peaceful and sustainable means;

Encourages

all IPU Member Parliaments to jointly support all peaceful efforts to de-

escalate the current violent military attack on the people, towns and cities of Ukraine;

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Calls upon

the parties involved to establish humanitarian corridors, ensure the safe

passage of all civilians, particularly women, children, the elderly, people with

disabilities and other vulnerable groups, and respect the human rights of refugees in

line with UN conventions;

Calls

upon

IPU Member Parliaments to do their utmost to facilitate humanitarian

assistance to and support for those fleeing this war; and to ensure full and equal

participation of women in the peace dialogues between parliamentarians of both

countries;

Appeals

to Members of Parliament in both the Russian Federation and Ukraine to

promote initiatives to cease hostilities and resolve differences through peaceful,

diplomatic means;

Calls upon

all governments with influence over both countries to accelerate diplomatic

efforts to agree an immediate ceasefire resulting in the Russian Federation

withdrawing its forces from Ukraine;

Calls upon

the IPU to use its good offices to encourage dialogue between

parliamentarians in both countries in support of diplomatic efforts under the framework

of a rules-based international order respecting the principles of sovereignty and

complete avoidance of interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign nation and

recommends that the IPU establish a Task Force on the situation in Ukraine to

facilitate the role of parliaments in formulating feasible peaceful solutions.

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After the adoption of the Resolution, a number of delegations took the floor to express their reservations:

Bahrain, United Arab Emirates

and

Zimbabwe,

which expressed reservations to operative

paragraphs 2, 3 and 4, as well as to operative paragraphs 8 (UAE and Zimbabwe) and 9 (Zimbabwe)

China, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Syrian Arab Republic

and

Viet Nam,

which expressed a

reservation to the entire text of the Resolution

Belarus

and

South Africa

expressed their opposition to the Resolution.