At @Kalkalhuman, we believe that protecting civilians and promoting human dignity are non-negotiable. Civilians must never be deliberately targeted, harmed, or used as instruments of war during armed conflict.
Under International Humanitarian Law (IHL), all parties to an armed conflict are required to distinguish between civilians and combatants, refrain from intentionally attacking civilians and civilian objects, and take all feasible precautions to minimize harm to civilian life.
The Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols reaffirm fundamental IHL principles, including distinction, proportionality, and precaution in the conduct of hostilities.
Protecting civilians is not optional—it is a legal obligation, humanitarian responsibility, and essential commitment to human rights and human dignity.
KAHRDO remains committed to strengthening civilian protection, accountability, respect for IHL, and the rights and dignity of communities affected by conflict in Somalia.
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