International protection of older persons during armed conflicts

In the article is was analyzed provisions of international humanitarian law (Convention (IV) relative to protection civilian persons in time war (1949), Commentary on Convention (1958) etc.) regarding older people It noted that provides as members population, because it not based categories and protects all who do take part hostilities. indicated (1949) contain norms directly affect people, particular, creation sanitary safe zones areas make possible protect from consequences war; conclusion local agreements evacuation besieged or surrounded areas, including people. Emphasis placed question determining specific age commentary Fourth Convention, Conference refrained defining a age, preferring leave this issue discretion governments. Attention paid violations rights during armed conflicts (pushing elderly could run back into burning houses; cruel treatment departure camps for displaced persons; problems with registration receiving aid; execution etc.). have become victims many parts world face serious obstacles. Factors affecting vulnerability are outlined (being due inability evacuate family property; limited mobility; isolation; loss contact focused area. Appropriate conclusions drawn.