This high-level open debate is intended to deepen dialogue on the issue of the protection of civilians in urban warfare, draw attention to and reflect on the devastating humanitarian impacts and identify steps that may be taken by various actors to alleviate those consequences, ensuring the protection of civilians and civilian objects against the effects of urban warfare, in line with international humanitarian law. 

Audio Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Original

Briefing by Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), on Protection of civilians in armed conflict.

Audio Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Original