In the role of Human Rights advocates, we find it imperative to address the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict through a lens firmly grounded in the principles of justice, human dignity, and international law. This enduring conflict underscores the paramount importance of upholding human rights, even in the most challenging and contentious of circumstances. We offer our analysis and counsel to the Western world with a sincere hope for a more just and peaceful resolution.

1. Right to Life and Security: The conflict has resulted in the tragic loss of countless innocent lives on both sides. It is incumbent upon the Western world to unequivocally denounce all acts of violence and make the protection of civilians, regardless of their ethnicity or nationality, the utmost priority.
2. Right to Self-Determination: Palestinians are entitled to the right of self-determination, a principle recognized by international law. Western nations should reaffirm their commitment to this right and actively support diplomatic initiatives aimed at resolving the status of Palestinian territories.
3. Freedom of Movement: The constraints on the movement of Palestinians in the occupied territories have dire humanitarian consequences. The Western world should extend its support to measures that alleviate these restrictions, thereby enabling access to essential services and economic opportunities.
4. Gaza Blockade: The blockade in Gaza inflicts severe suffering on the civilian population. Western nations should vigorously advocate for the immediate lifting of this blockade, ensuring access to fundamental necessities such as food, clean water, and medical supplies.
5. Settlements: The expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank constitutes a clear violation of international law. The Western world should exert pressure on Israel to cease these actions and adhere to international agreements.
6. Children’s Rights: The conflict profoundly impacts children, who endure trauma, violence, and loss. The Western world should champion the protection of children’s rights and the cessation of child detention and ill-treatment.
7. Accountability for Violations: Western nations must endorse impartial investigations into alleged human rights violations and work towards justice and reparations for victims, regardless of the perpetrator.
8. Right to Health: The repeated damage to healthcare facilities in the region jeopardizes the right to health. The Western world should actively support efforts to rebuild and maintain this critical infrastructure, ensuring access to healthcare for all.
9. Freedom of Expression and Association: The suppression of freedom of expression and association undermines democratic values and human rights. Western governments should exert pressure on all parties involved to uphold these rights and secure the release of arbitrarily detained individuals.

In essence, in resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Western world must adopt a proactive and impartial role, one that upholds human rights and adheres to the principles of international law. We earnestly implore Western governments to:

1. Prioritize diplomatic endeavors in the pursuit of a just and enduring resolution.
2. Advocate for the immediate cessation of hostilities and the safeguarding of civilian lives.
3. Champion the right to self-determination for the Palestinian people.
4. Actively support the removal of restrictions on the movement of Palestinians.
5. Demand the lifting of the Gaza blockade.
6. Oppose the construction of Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
7. Call for accountability for all human rights violations.
8. Support the right to health and unfettered access to healthcare for all.
9. Promote freedom of expression and association for all involved parties.

We firmly believe that the road to lasting peace in the region lies in an unwavering commitment to human rights and a just resolution that respects the dignity and rights of all individuals involved. The Western world holds a pivotal role in transforming this vision into a reality.

Writer Is Clinton Mirrors Ampaire, a political activist and hybrid mobilizer in Uganda under the National Unity Platform (NUP) party