Tag:IHL

Israel’s pattern of deadly attacks on and near hospitals in Gaza, and associated combat, have pushed the healthcare system to the brink of total collapse, with catastrophic effect on Palestinians’ access to health and medical care.

The international humanitarian law espoused in the texts “guided the actions not only of the parties involved in conflict, but also of the humanitarian...

The Arms Trade Treaty was designed to prevent the recurrence of horrors of preceding wars. When faithfully implemented, it plays an indispensable part in...

A human life is a human life. What happens if we put humanity on a scale? Should my life be worth more than yours? The...

UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory repeated appeals to "all parties to the conflict, including the Government of Israel", to respect international...

At least two children have been killed every day with many more injured in nearly 100 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, says UNICEF. It...

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has received credible allegations that Russian armed forces have used cluster munitions in populated...

The Swiss foundation, Geneva Call, is hosting a restricted-access conference to find out how unimpeded humanitarian assistance can be delivered to the people of...