In Myanmar, people face overlapping challenges
Like most of the world, Myanmar has experienced waves of COVID-19, alongside other climate and conflict related challenges. In the South-East Asian country, there is a saying for hard times when …
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Mozambique national IHL committee officially established
National IHL Committee officially established in Mozambique ! We are delighted to announce that Mozambique has taken an important step forwards in implementing and promoting international …
Fear of Displacement Hovering Over Masafer Yatta
“When you have a home, you can close the door and feel safe inside”. This is what Reem said the day her house was demolished in 2019. Today, Reem as well as over 2,000 Palestinians face yet another …
'Reframed': portraits of dignity and resilience in Sudan
Living in the midst of the consequences of the armed conflict and other situations of violence in Sudan has been a constant for decades, which has made this suffering almost forgotten by the rest of …
Myanmar: Women who code — breaking boundaries
Coding is the invisible sequence of instructions that underpins almost everything we do. It can be a lifesaving tool and an invaluable skill, especially in the work of a humanitarian. Think of the …
COVID-19: People living in conflict zones cannot be forgotten in global vaccination effort
People living in warzones are at risk of being the very last in the world to have access to COVID-19 vaccines. Of the 25 countries with the lowest vaccination rates in the world today, more than half …
Voluntary reports on the domestic implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL)
A growing number of states have published voluntary reports on the domestic implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL), and many more are in the process of drafting theirs. What are …
‘Reframed’: a photo exhibition to see Sudan with renewed eyes
'Reframed' is a photographic exhibition with 35 images of people who live in areas affected by the armed conflict and other situations of violence, seen not just as victims, but in their essence as …
Myanmar: Rebuilding lives in Rakhine
A landmine explosion. Clashes. Homes destroyed. This is an all too familiar story in Myanmar, where many have lost their homes during clashes. Some have been unable to return to their villages for …
Constraints under International Law on Military Operations in Outer Space during Armed Conflicts
Despite the long-term desire of the international community to explore and use outer space for peaceful purposes, space systems have been employed for military purposes since the dawn of the space …
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