Excerpt from S/RES/1960 (2010), pp. 10

Recalling that international humanitarian law affords general protection to women and children as part of the civilian population during armed conflicts and special protection due to the fact that they can be placed particularly at risk,

Year
2010
Document type
Resolution
Country / Theme

Women and Peace and Security

Theme

  • II. Specifc Protection Concerns Arising from Security Counil Discussion on Children Affected by Armed Conflict
  • Remind parties of their obligations under, and call for compliance with, applicable international humanitarian law and human rights law, and relevant Security Council resolutions