The human consequences of war should not be ignored. Abbas Shiri, head of the law school of the University of Tehran, wrote in "Iran": Due to the military attacks of America and Israel against Iran, it has become more important to pay attention to the human and social aspects of the war. The consequences of war are not limited to human casualties and material damage, but also include grief, anxiety, insecurity and the weakening of social trust. The examination of the human consequences of war should be placed alongside the analysis of the military and political dimensions and the examination of responsibility and compliance with the rules of international law. International humanitarian law emphasizes the protection of civilians with principles such as separation between military and civilian objectives, proportionality and precautionary measures. Stopping war, protecting civilians, handling liability and repairing damage are related but distinct dimensions. Sustainable peace requires attention to the social and psychological contexts of conflict, sense of injustice, rejection and mistrust. Read the full text here.

The human consequences of war should not be ignored. Abbas Shiri, head of the law school of the University of Tehran, wrote in "Iran": Due to the military attacks of America and Israel against Iran, it has become more important to pay attention to the human and social aspects of the war. The consequences of war are not limited to human casualties and material damage, but also include grief, anxiety, insecurity and the weakening of social trust. The examination of the human consequences of war should be placed alongside the analysis of the military and political dimensions and the examination of responsibility and compliance with the rules of international law. International humanitarian law emphasizes the protection of civilians with principles such as separation between military and civilian objectives, proportionality and precautionary measures. Stopping war, protecting civilians, handling liability and repairing damage are related but distinct dimensions. Sustainable peace requires attention to the social and psychological contexts of conflict, sense of injustice, rejection and mistrust. Read the full text here.