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<p>The principles of the 2010 Protection of Civilians Strategy continue to guide
our work and we consistently review our cross-Government approach. We aim to address
the growing challenges of protecting civilians affected by conflict through political
engagement, strengthening accountability, peace support operations, ensuring respect
for international humanitarian law in UK military operations, strengthening state
and non-state capacity, humanitarian action, and offering refuge to those in need
of protection. The continuing evolution of our approach is demonstrated by the UK's
endorsement, in April 2018, of the Safe Schools Declaration which supports the protection
and continuation of education in armed conflict.</p><p>International humanitarian
law (IHL) provides a robust legal framework for the protection of all civilians, including
children. The UK works closely with states and NGOs to promote compliance with this
legal framework. We regularly call on states and non-state actors engaged in armed
conflict to respect IHL and act in accordance with their obligations under it.</p>
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