Protection Of Human Rights In Times Of Armed Conflicts

Tathastu Parashar, LLM, Kolkata Police Law Institute, University of Calcutta

"The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened." - John F. Kennedy

ABSTRACT

The United Nations has made a welcome effort to coordinate relevant operations as a result of mainstreaming human rights into all political, development, and other endeavours. There is still some animosity or misunderstanding between UN representatives who prioritise politics and diplomacy and those who prioritise promoting human rights. The laws that govern battle reflect their era, society's structure, political and social order, and the moral and political ideologies that dominate discussions of war and the law. From mediaeval customary laws to the logical balancing of military advantage and human suffering in the Hague code, the law of armed conflict has undergone several historical alterations. A strong and ongoing effect on the law of armed conflict is the legacy of humanitarianism. It does not, however, fully capture the prevalent attitudes in the world today. When discussing human rights in armed conflict, it is important to consider how they relate to one another. Conflict can have both causes and effects related to human rights breaches. In general, social conflict can result from complaints about the actual or perceived denial of rights. As an alternative, violent conflict may result in violations of human rights. Human rights can change disputes and make resolving them more difficult. People claim that human rights are not well suited for coping with extreme terrorist threats or during times of armed war.