Protection of civilians in armed conflict 1999, para. 4
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Noting that civilians account for the vast majority of casualties in armed conflicts and are increasingly targeted by combatants and armed elements, gravely concerned by the hardships borne by civilians during armed conflict, in particular as a result of acts of violence directed against them, especially women, children and other vulnerable groups, including refugees and internally displaced persons, and recognizing the consequent impact this will have on durable peace, reconciliation and development,
Legal status
Legally binding
Body
United Nations Security Council
Document type
Resolution
Means of adoption
Consensus
Topic(s)
Humanitarian
Violence
Person(s) affected
Children
Persons on the move
Women
Year
1999
Paragraph type
PP
Reference
UNSC resolution, Protection of civilians in armed conflict (1999), S/RES/1265, PP 4.