Promise to protect
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The UN Security Council recognized the need for more robust mandates for peacekeeping missions to shield civilians under imminent threat and UN World Summit in September 2005 declared a 'collective responsibility' to protect lives of civilians at risk of a human rights atrocities. The protection of displaced civilians, in war and peace, must become a political and security priority, as well as a humanitarian one.
Publication Name: The World Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0043-9134
Year: 2006
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Refugees without borders
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The number of people displaced from their own countries is rising as tensions between groups increase. The United Nations is taking steps to ensure that the displaced persons are protected under laws and receive basic human rights so that large populations are not forced to leave. The legal and political concerns about the issue are examined.
Publication Name: The World Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0043-9134
Year: 2000
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The United Nations Special Session on Children: for the sake of our children
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This article discusses the failure of governments worldwide to provide a safe and healthy living environment for all children. Topics include vaccine availability, malnutrition, social services investment, and education improvement.
Publication Name: The World Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0043-9134
Year: 2001
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