Protection of the Civilian Population from Human Rights Violations through European Mechanisms in Wartime

Volodymyr Trofymenko1, Vitalii Serohin2, Oleh Fedorchenko3, Ruslan Ovcharenko4 & Yana Kovalova5

https://doi.org/10.62271/pjc.16.2.545.559

Abstract
The problem of protecting the civilian population from human rights violations in wartime becomes especially relevant in the context of current armed conflicts. The effectiveness of European human rights mechanisms plays a crucial role in preventing violations and ensuring accountability for committed crimes. The aim of the article is to study the mechanisms of protection of the civilian population from human rights violations through European institutions. The article analyses the activities of the European Court of Human Rights and other regulatory bodies responsible for human rights protection. The study’s results revealed that despite a strong legal framework and institutional structure, the efficiency of the highest instance is questionable – 50%. Statistical analysis showed the need to strengthen international cooperation and adapt existing mechanisms to the needs of the civilian population in the regions of hostilities. The study results emphasise the importance of developing and implementing new strategies for improving human rights protection. Further research should explore the possibilities of integrating the latest technologies into monitoring and recording violations to accelerate the adoption of existing enforcement mechanisms. The study’s practical significance is the analysis of the impact of international diplomatic efforts on the prevention of human rights violations in wartime.

Keywords: human rights, European Court of Human Rights, Council of Europe, international law, conflict zones.