international legislation

The article examines issues of international protection of human and civil rights during armed conflicts and traces the history of global efforts to ensure human rights in various military confrontations. The article also discusses new international policies aimed at protecting human rights in the context of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war. The study analyses foreign experience in the legal regulation of human rights protection during armed conflicts, with an emphasis on international humanitarian law.

The article analyzes international and national legislation in the field of prevention and counteraction of gender-based violence, sexual and domestic violence.

It has been established that the Istanbul Convention is the main source that contains the most comprehensive list of measures aimed at protecting persons affected by gender-based violence, as well as providing them with appropriate services.