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The mission of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors. We are running out of words to describe the utter disregard for human life and dignity that has become the hallmark of this crisis. Every day that passes, more Syrian children, women and men die. Millions more are forced to live in appalling conditions where there is no safe refuge in their country; where their basic needs for protection are unmet; where their fundamental rights are trampled upon; and where their futures and that of their country appear increasingly bleak. While the parties to this conflict are responsible for upholding their obligations under international law, the members of the Security Council and other Member States with influence can and must do more to demand that the indiscriminate violence stops, that sieges are lifted, that civilian infrastructure is respected, and that vital humanitarian assistance reaches all areas of the country without delay. But above all else, this Council must focus its efforts on finding a political solution. I call again on this Council to set aside their differences and to work together to finally bring an end to this nightmare for the Syrian people. As bestowed by the UN Charter, the Security Council has an inescapable responsibility to help the Syrian people realize a future of peace. I very much hope that – for the sake of the people of Syria – a political solution is found as soon as possible. Thank you