HUMANITARIAN LAW PERSPECTIVE: PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND WOMEN IN ARMED CONFLICT

Abstract

Several countries in the world are involved in armed conflicts, both internally and with other countries such as Russia and Ukraine, the impact is civilian casualties on both sides, especially women and children, and allegedly violating the provisions stipulated in international humanitarian law. As a result of the armed conflict, hundreds of thousands of civilians fled Ukraine, mostly women and children. Disproportionate attacks in the form of targeting civilians, excessive use of force, and restrictions on humanity are violations that are contrary to the principles of humanitarian law. The protection of women and children as a result of armed conflict must be implemented, because it is not only physical, but also psychological, economic, social, cultural, health, and so on. The negative impacts of armed conflict have resulted in the delayed achievement of sustainable development targets in Ukraine, Russia, and other affected countries. Conflict resolution requires a humanitarian approach involving the commitment of all parties to carry out their obligations as members of the UN by respecting the provisions of international humanitarian law that apply according to the principle of pacta sunt servanda, making mediation efforts through humanitarian diplomacy, the UN must impose sanctions on both countries if they violate international humanitarian law.