Problem
Civilian casualties of war
Other Names:
Civilian deaths from military activityDiscounted casualities of agression
Human collateral damage of warfare
Incidence:
An estimated 15 million of the 22 million people killed in wars since 1945 were non-combatants. In World War I, civilian casualties were 5% of the total. In World War 2, they accounted for 50%. In the 130 armed conflicts since 1980, civilians have been 80 to 90% of the casualties.
Broader Problems:
War casualtiesHarm to innocent bystandersDestruction of civilian populations and institutions Strategies:
Clearing land minesProviding prostheses to mine-injured amputeesProtecting civilian populations in times of warRebuilding civilian communities affected by warDestabilizing civilian communities by war Subject(s):
Action → Action Defence → Military
Defence → War
Government → Citizenship
Life → Death
Societal Problems → Accidents
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST