Discusses the reasons why the Statute of the ICC was not included in resolution 1502, but direct sources of the prohibition from the 4th Geneva Convention and Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions.
UN SC expresses strong condemnation of violence against humanitarian workers, calls for action to ensure their safety by unanimously adopting resolution 1502.
Regulates the provision of food and other goods for prisoners of war and people in occupied territories. Articles 55 and 59 relate to humanitarian assistance.
Shortly after September 11th humanitarian staff was removed from Afghanistan. Humanitarian principles are based on impartiality, neutrality and help. There are many negative consequences for humanitarian organizations backed by military force. Another concern is how to bring those who violate human rights to justice.
International Federation for Human Rights appeal to all governments for a protection force and declaration of Israel and Occupied Territories as a humanitarian disaster zone. It requests the assurance of Israel to protect medical staff and provide clear access to victims.
General Assembly resolution which led to the creation of the Department of Humanitarian Affairs and strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian emergency assistance of the United Nations. Provides steps to follow for providing assistance.
Report on three case studies by the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue during 2002 in Afghanistan, Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The sanctity of humanitarian principles should be maintained. Politics should stay out of all humanitarian missions from either side - no obstruction and organizations not losing sight of their objective. Concludes with the notion that the UN to defend humanitarian protection and assistance in order to save lives during its peace operations.
