The International Day of Peace, observed on September 21 of each year, seeks to put an end to the permanent suffering of innocent civilians that are trapped in armed conflict and exposed to hazardous circumstances, such as sniper activity, unexploded landmines, sieges, aerials bombardment, etc. In addition to that, during armed conflict, innocent civilians are continuously subjected to a series of human rights abuses committed by all parties: enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, torture and summary executions, being the most common practices. However, all the perils and human rights abuses are not the end of the story for these unfortunate civilians.
