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What a ceasefire can support: civilians, dialogue and implementation

United Nations guidance explains civilian protection, room for peace talks and what implementing a ceasefire agreement requires.

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Civilian protection and humanitarian access

According to the United Nations guidance, effective ceasefire agreements protect civilians and enable humanitarian access to vulnerable populations.

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Room for peace talks

The United Nations guidance presents ceasefires as an opportunity to lay the foundations for inclusive and comprehensive peace talks.

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Implementing the agreement

According to the United Nations guidance, implementing a ceasefire agreement requires detailed planning, extensive resources and the involvement of multiple stakeholders or entities.

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