Armed Forces Operation in the Scope of the Civilian Health Protection during Peacekeeping and Stabilization Missions: A Short Review

Goniewicz Krzysztof,Dorota Lasota,Goniewicz Mariusz

doi:10.37105/sd.9

Abstract

Nowadays, the diversity of armed conflicts determines the participants of international relations to undertake various actions in the scope of civilian health protection. It should be noted that tasks resulting from civilian protection are fulfilled in numerous manners, depending on the situation of the armed conflict. The article presents actions undertaken by the armed forces in the scope of the civilian health protection during peacekeeping and stabilization missions. There are also presented engagement of Polish armed forces in Afghanistan and their actions to improve the civilian population.

Highlights

The diversity of armed conflicts determines the participants of international relations to undertake various actions in the scope of civilian health protection
[1] On the other hand, in the case of participation in an armed conflict which does not result from the protection of own territory, civilian protection is the part of international human rights norms, which limit using the methods and the means to conduct hostilities
All countries which ratified the Geneva Convention and the additional protocols have the duty to respect their rules in the time of war and to spread them during the time of peace

Summary

Introduction

The diversity of armed conflicts determines the participants of international relations to undertake various actions in the scope of civilian health protection. Regardless of the circumstances, the respect for human rights is the duty of all parties involved. The right to respect the dignity of each human being is inalienable, and the compliance with this law is the basis of all military actions. Providing safety for civilians is a duty and is in the best interest of all involved. Under the term protection of civilians during armed conflicts, one should understand protecting human life, and the protection of their property and the environment, so it does not suffer due to the outside interference. It should be noted that tasks resulting from civilian protection are fulfilled in numerous manners, depending on the situation of the armed conflict. Civilian protection is the element of country’s defense system and

Poland’s Participation in Peacekeeping and Stabilisation Missions

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