|
|
|
| Agenda for Humanitarian Action |
| General Objective 02 > Final Goal 2.3 > Action Proposed 2.3.4 |
| General Objective 02 |
| Strengthen the protection of civilians in all situations from the indiscriminate use and effects of weapons and the protection of combatants from unnecessary suffering and prohibited weapons through controls on weapons development, proliferation and use |
| The aim is to protect human dignity in the face of continued human suffering caused by anti-personnel mines and explosive remnants of war, the widespread proliferation of weapons and disregard of rules concerning their use, and the development of new weapons and technologies that can be used for hostile purposes, by reaffirming, reinforcing and steadfastly respecting and implementing the protections afforded by international humanitarian law, in order to ensure that the means used to conduct military operations are consistent with international humanitarian law; that adequate measures are taken to prevent serious violations of the law; and that existing legal norms are maintained in the face of scientific developments. |
| Final Goal 2.3 |
| Reduce the human suffering resulting from the uncontrolled availability and misuse of weapons |
| In recognition of States' obligation to respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law, controls on the availability of weapons are strengthened -- in particular on small arms, light weapons and their ammunition --so that weapons do not end up in the hands of those who may be expected to use them to violate international humanitarian law. Complementary steps are taken to reduce the misuse of weapons through the promotion of respect for this law. |
| Action proposed 2.3.4 |
| States, the ICRC and National Societies should strive to reduce the demand for and misuse of weapons by promoting a culture of tolerance and establishing educational programmes or similar initiatives among the civilian population. They will also increase awareness of the risks to safety of small arms and light weapons, especially among children. |
 back
|