Very often, development agencies or even some of the humanitarian actors choose the... more comfortable type of work, where it is safe, while the more important work has to be done where it is profoundly unsafe.
Peter MaurerRead
Every day, we hear of civilians being killed and wounded in violation of the basic rules of international humanitarian law and with total impunity. Instability is spreading. Suffering is growing. No country can remain untouched.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the ongoing violence and suffering caused by violations of humanitarian law, emphasizing its global impact.
Peter Maurer's quote draws attention to the tragic consequences of disregarding international humanitarian law, where civilians suffer in conflicts without accountability. It illustrates the spreading instability and growing suffering, underlining that no nation is immune to the effects of such violations, thus calling for a collective responsibility to uphold human rights and ensure peace.
Themes
HumanitarianLawViolenceSufferingAccountability
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in discussions about humanitarian efforts or international law conferences.
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