Humanitarian Law Flashcards
occupied buildings by the military
Public institutions and private properties that have been occupied for military purposes must be vacated
civilians wishing to flee
allow safe passage
measures addressing conflict-related violence
act immediately to halt any conflict-related violence, prevent future occurence and provide survivors with necessary protection
release any children unconditionally and
hand them over to civilian protection actors
detention of children
the arrest and detention of children without due process is illegal. should be primarily treated as victims
humanitarian access
rapid, safe, unhindered and sustained humanitarian access
humanitarian pauses
agree to humanitarian pauses and commit to their unconditional implementation
ensure x effectivly
the most effective way of ensuring…is for this conflict to end
ceasefire
comprehensive nationwide ceasefire and consequently create the conditions for a genuine inclusive peace process
local progress
ensure scalable, locally negotiated ceasefires and other de-escalation or violence-reduction measures
road map
jointly agree on a road map and modalities for monitoring compliance with
monitoring and reporting of .. violations are essential
to verify allegations, produce evidence of the human impact of the conflict, recommend protective action and for the purposes of accountability.
bureaucratic challenges
bureaucratic impediments
domestic accountability
adequate, transparent, independent and credible domestic accountability mechanisms, including to ensure that the rights to the truth, to remedy and to reparation are fulfilled
short of a ceasefire
Short of that, the measures outlined can contribute to mitigating the impact of the conflict on civilians, recognizing the responsibility, obligations and agency of X and the actors on the ground
time is now
The time for decisive action is now.
rules of humanitarian law
rules of distinction, proportionality and precautions in the conduct of hostilities, as well as the obligation of humane treatment
responsibilities of parties to the war
are responsible for ensuring that all forces under their command and/or control fulfil their obligations under..must have clear command orders and codes of conduct
UN training humanitarian law
standy ready to encourage training and capacity building, including the development of regulations and other operational documents
military occupation of buildings
Public institutions and private properties that have been occupied for military purposes must be vacated
principles of humanitarian assistance
principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence
surge capacities
UNOCHA mobilizes surge personnel from their regional offices and from surge mechanisms
