حق بر سلامت کودکان در منازعات مسلحانه غزه- فلسطین

Abstract (English)

Children’s right to health is one of the fundamental human rights recognized and protected under international human rights law and international humanitarian law. Nevertheless, armed conflicts have severely undermined this right, exposing children, as the most vulnerable members of society, to extensive physical and psychological harm. Accordingly, this study seeks to answer the following research question: How have war and armed conflicts affected the right to health of children in Gaza, and what mechanisms does international humanitarian law provide for the protection of this right? The study aims to examine the impact of war and recurrent violence on the health of children in Gaza, identify the main factors contributing to the violation of their right to health, and analyze the legal and humanitarian mechanisms available for their protection. The research adopts a descriptive-analytical approach and is based on a review of scholarly literature and relevant international legal instruments. The findings indicate that military attacks, the destruction of healthcare infrastructure, shortages of medicines and medical equipment, restricted access to healthcare services, malnutrition, lack of safe drinking water, the spread of infectious diseases, and environmental pollution have posed serious threats to children's physical health. Furthermore, displacement, the loss of family members, fear, anxiety, and prolonged insecurity have had profound effects on children's mental health, increasing the risk of psychological disorders and significantly reducing their quality of life. The study concludes that effective protection of children's right to health requires strict compliance with the rules of international humanitarian law, the protection of healthcare facilities and medical personnel, the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance, and strengthened international cooperation and monitoring to safeguard children in armed conflict situations.

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