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    What is international humanitarian law?

    A system of norms regulating armed conflict and protecting victims.

    How do international humanitarian law and human rights complement each other?

    Both aim to protect human dignity and ensure basic rights.

    What happens to human rights during armed conflict?

    Certain rights may be temporarily limited to ensure security.

    What is the principle of distinction in humanitarian law?

    Military actions must target only combatants, not civilians.

    What is the principle of proportionality in humanitarian law?

    Damage from military actions must not exceed the military advantage gained.

    What rights must be preserved during a state of war?

    Right to life, protection from torture, and access to humanitarian aid.

    What is a state of war?

    A legal regime activated during armed aggression or threats to national integrity.

    What are the key values underlying human rights?

    Dignity, freedom, and equality are fundamental to human rights.

    What is the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

    It established fundamental rights for all people post-World War II.

    How do rights, freedoms, and legal interests relate?

    Rights form the basis for freedoms, which protect individual interests.

    What obligations do children have regarding their rights?

    Children must respect others' rights and follow community rules.

    What is the role of democracy in a rule of law state?

    Democracy ensures accountability and citizen participation in governance.

    What criteria must limitations on rights during wartime meet?

    Limitations must be necessary, proportional, temporary, and lawful.

    What is the impact of humanitarian law on military operations?

    It restricts methods of warfare to minimize suffering and protect civilians.

    What does the right to a fair trial entail?

    Everyone has the right to challenge unlawful actions in court.