Protection of civilians in 2010 [electronic resource] : facts, figures, and the UN Security Council's response.

• In 2010, millions of men, women, and children were killed, raped, displaced, injured, or recruited by force in armed conflicts throughout the world. Whether caught in the crossfire or deliberately targeted, civilians too often suffer disproportionately as a result of conflict. The primary obligation to protect civilians affected by conflict lies with national governments and parties to conflict. However, when these actors are unable or unwilling to fulfill this obligation, the international community, in particular the UN Security Council (UNSC) has a responsibility to recognize the plight of civilians caught up in conflict and to take action to protect them. This paper reviews the impact of armed conflicts on civilians in 2010, and challenges the UNSC to be more informed and consistent in its approach to protecting civilians in armed conflict. 

Ämnesord

war victims  -- statistics (sipri)

War  -- Protection of civilians. (LCSH)

Refugees  -- Protection. (LCSH)

Internally displaced persons  -- Protection. (LCSH)

War victims  -- Moral and ethical aspects. (LCSH)