On November 7, 2019, Patricia McIlreavy, InterAction’s Vice President of Humanitarian Policy and Practice, delivered the keynote address at Villanova…
Chemical weapons (C.W.) invoke a unique, inherent fear in people in a way most conventional weapons do not, making…
In the aftermath of World War II, States sought to strengthen the preservation of humanity in times of war.
Conflict is now the leading cause of acute hunger worldwide. Approximately 49 million people facing acute hunger live in…
Alex de Waal writes that modern famines do not occur by chance, but are rather the consequence of deliberate acts committed by political-military elites in pursuit of their strategic objectives.
When warfare takes place in cities, civilians experience direct and indirect harm, from physical violence and injury to disruption of…
We monitor and offer support to members working to address crises happening around the world, such as natural disasters or man-made famines, as well as countries in conflict where civilians may be harmed by ongoing fighting.
The impact of fighting on civilians is particularly acute in urban areas, resulting in the destruction of multiple infrastructures.
This report outlines recommendations to improve policies and practices of armed forces with whom the United States partners.
We urge leaders around the world to recognize the dignity and rights of all humankind by prioritizing the protection of civilians.