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Armed conflicts continue to cause devastating humanitarian consequences, disproportionately affecting civilians. The world faces a significant increase in armed conflicts, with over 120 conflicts involving more than 60 states and 120 non-state armed groups. The number of non-international armed conflicts has tripled since the early 2000s. More than 300 million people are dependent on humanitarian assistance, the great majority in armed conflict situations.<\/p>\n

Violations of international humanitarian law, including targeting of civilians and unlawful destruction of essential infrastructure and denial of humanitarian access, exacerbates suffering by causing not only death and injury of civilians – including women and children – but also displacement, food insecurity, and lack of medical care. Such violations persist in today\u2019s armed conflicts and are direct drivers of widespread humanitarian needs, and their human, social and economic cost is unsustainable. Addressing the root causes of humanitarian needs in conflict zones requires strengthening compliance with international humanitarian law.<\/p>\n

Preserving human dignity amidst conflict is central to international humanitarian law, which balances military necessity with humanitarian considerations. Respect for and compliance with international humanitarian law also fosters conditions for peace. Protecting civilians and essential infrastructure helps preserve the social fabric and institutions necessary for post-conflict recovery and sustainable peace. It limits the human toll of armed conflicts, reducing grievances, maintaining the dignity of affected populations, and promoting accountability and trust among warring parties.<\/p>\n

The Geneva Conventions, at the core of international humanitarian law, protect victims of armed conflict. Universally ratified, they embody humanity\u2019s shared\u00a0conscience, values that transcend borders and creeds. Since their adoption in 1949, the Geneva Conventions have contributed to\u00a0protect the lives and dignity of millions. Yet, the suffering we witness today in armed conflicts around the world is\u00a0proof that respect for and better compliance with their most fundamental rules is essential.<\/p>\n

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The General Assembly has repeatedly affirmed the importance of upholding international humanitarian law in numerous resolutions. In the Pact for the Future, Member States also reaffirmed their commitment to international humanitarian law and to protect all civilians in armed conflicts. Under Action 14 of the Pact for the Future which envisages to protect all civilians in armed conflict, Member States reaffirmed their commitment to their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law. These obligations include rules relating to the conduct of hostilities, the protection of the medical mission, and the prevention of violations of armed conflict more generally.<\/p>\n

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In alignment with the theme of the seventy-ninth session of the General Assembly \u201cUnity in Diversity for the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development, and Human Dignity for Everyone Everywhere\u201d, the informal interactive dialogue aims to<\/p>\n