Peter Maurer Quotes
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Economic activity can help repair war-torn societies, but if it's not conducted responsibly, it can also create or prolong violence. Companies and international organisations must help strengthen communities and overcome the trauma of violence.
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Even in war, everyone deserves to be treated humanely.
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The abuse of civilians and combatants has existed since the dawn of time.
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We cannot guarantee that a humanitarian catastrophe of the extent of the Holocaust will not happen again. On the contrary, we witness a catalogue of atrocities every day in wars across the globe.
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Not enough countries, not enough armies, not enough armed groups are abiding by the fundamental human values enshrined in the Geneva Conventions.
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The sad fact is that horrendous human conflict is nothing new.
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Urbanisation, poverty, youth unemployment are leading to violence-prone cities.
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Wars are getting longer, they are more complex, and the humanitarian need is great.
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New technologies are rapidly giving rise to unprecedented methods of warfare. Innovations that yesterday were science fiction could cause catastrophe tomorrow, including nanotechnologies, combat robots, and laser weapons.
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What the hell is happening to the world when those who were at the origin of... international humanitarian law start questioning in public debates whether it has any relevance or should be respected?