Protection of Civilians in International Humanitarian Law

Authors

  • Fangnan Chen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62051/ijsspa.v3n1.12

Keywords:

Civilian, Protection, International Humanitarian Law, The Geneva Conventions

Abstract

This paper will discusse the historical development of the protection of civilians in international humanitarian law and summarizes the importance of the protection of civilians in international humanitarian law. The paper then analyses specific international humanitarian law measures for the protection of civilians, as well as problems in the identification of civilians and dilemmas in armed struggle. The paper suggests that the international community must further clarify the requirements for protecting civilians under international humanitarian law to effectively implement.

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References

The Geneva Conventions, one of the international conventions with the largest number of States parties in the world. Includes four fundamental conventions and three additional protocols concluded in 1949.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau & Liberty Fund, The Social contract : and Discourses 31 (1923).

Qi Xiaowei. A study on the protection of civilians in International Humanitarian Law,2019:4-7.

Mao Guohui, International Humanitarian Law to Protect Civilians: Dilemma and the Way Out2021,31 (4):149-150.

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Published

27-05-2024

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How to Cite

Chen, F. (2024). Protection of Civilians in International Humanitarian Law. International Journal of Social Sciences and Public Administration, 3(1), 77-82. https://doi.org/10.62051/ijsspa.v3n1.12