Colombia: Living in the shadow of armed conflict
Thousands of Colombians continue to live in the shadow of armed conflict, suffering the effects of a situation they have no control over at all. While attention was turned to tackling the impact of …
Thousands of Colombians continue to live in the shadow of armed conflict, suffering the effects of a situation they have no control over at all. While attention was turned to tackling the impact of …
Between June and September 2016, over 17,000 people in 16 countries were asked to share their views on a range of issues relating to war – in the People on War survey. The results are both reassuring …
Brussels (ICRC) - The ICRC has released a new report, part of its Health Care in Danger campaign, with recommendations for states on implementing rules of international law that protect the provision …
Violence against health-care workers and facilities, medical vehicles and patients during armed conflict and other emergencies is one of the most serious challenges of humanitarian concern in the …
In Colombia, armed conflict and violence continues to have a deep impact on the civilian population. Many civilians have been wounded, killed or gone missing; relatives have been separated from their …
As Yemen approaches marking two years since the start of the conflict, the country faces one of the biggest humanitarian crises in the world. Around three million people -ten percent of the …
The 'Explosive Weapons with Wide Area Effects: A Deadly Choice in Populated Areas' report calls for a change of mindset and provides a range of recommendations to prevent or mitigate the impact of …
Report drawn up by the Advisory Service on international humanitarian law of the International Committee of the Red Cross following the Meeting of experts on national implementation of the rules for …
States party to the 1949 Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocol I of 1977 have an obligation to take measures necessary to suppress all acts contrary to their provisions. Moreover, States must …
Preserving the civilian and humanitarian character of sites and settlements is fundamental to the protection of civilians fleeing armed conflict. It is, however, increasingly put at risk today by the …
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