"Two media workers have been murdered each week on average this year—73 to date, making it likely the number of those killed will meet or exceed that of 2017, when 82 media workers were murdered."
The use of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA) has caused significant harm to civilian populations. Beyond individual deaths and injuries, explosive weapons cause indirect…
On May 29th, 2020, a panel of experts gathered for a webinar hosted by InterAction’s Protection Working Group to share…
Over the past decade, armed conflict has been too often characterized by immense human suffering resulting from the actions of…
InterAction welcomes the positive developments to minimize civilian harm in conflict in the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and…
2018 was a disastrous year for civilians caught in conflict. Ensuring the protection of civilians in conflict requires consistent, committed, and courageous support from leaders at all levels.
Calling on the Myanmar Government to “immediately reverse its decision not to allow access to all humanitarian organizations”, the United Nations expert on human rights in the South-East Asian country said on Friday, that “it’s vital that assistance is able to reach those who have fled violence in the region”.
The NGO community has a unique role to play in leading others towards change. Our missions and values tie us to a unique ethical role in civil society, so our practices must reflect that.
Civilians in many parts of Sudan already faced extreme risks of violence before the current conflict between the Sudanese Armed…
