what types of agency do women have in armed conflict

'This is imperative whatever parallel efforts are under way to find political solutions to a conflict'. The single most important measure to improve this situation is by making sure that State and non-State parties to armed conflict comply with their legal obligations under international humanitarian law and other applicable norms. (.) all our efforts will be for naught if States do not bear their primary responsibility in addressing the needs of victims and providing suitable remedies for them and their families (.) Tens of millions more also suffer the indirect effects of armed conflict this is most vividly illustrated by the fact that the number of refugees and internally displaced persons is higher than it has ever been. As in the past, civilians are all too often directly targeted by warring parties. Yet, I regret to say that, based on our observations in the field, I cannot report any significant progress in the way armed conflicts are being waged, or any significant alleviation of their impact on civilians throughout the world. Protection of civilians in armed conflict has been a regular item on the Council's agenda for years – proof that it remains a matter of concern for the international community.

On behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross, let me first thank you for inviting the ICRC to address the Council during this crucial and timely debate, and on a subject that is at the heart of our humanitarian mission.

Security Council open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, statement by the Director of International Law and Policy of the ICRC

What types of agency do women have in armed conflict