Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
We focus on reducing the risk civilians experience during crises by educating our members, partners, and world leaders to ensure non-combatants are respected and protected as outlined by international humanitarian law.
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New Guidance for Armed Actors to Prevent and Mitigate Conflict-Induced Hunger
The Practical Measures give guidance on policy, operational practice, and relations with partners and allies before, during, and after operations to avoid contributing to food insecurity.
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Optimizing Armed Actor Engagement for Protection Outcomes
Protection risks that civilian populations face in conflict zones—such as rape, child recruitment, deliberate deprivation of basic necessities, and denial…
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Conflict-Induced Hunger: Linking the War in Ukraine to the Global Food Insecurity Crisis
Currently, 50 million people worldwide face the risk of famine, a reality exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. After…
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InterAction Statement Condemning the Actions of the Myanmar Military and Non-State Armed Groups
InterAction condemns egregious actions taken by the Myanmar military and non-state armed groups one year on from the coup and…
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The First Step to Addressing Conflict-Induced Hunger
The statistics are staggering. Armed conflict is the single biggest challenge to achieving zero hunger, with nearly 100…
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Six Practical Measures That Reduce And Respond To Conflict-Induced Displacement
It is impossible to fully prevent displacement in armed conflict, particularly when military operations are carried out in populated areas.
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It’s Time to Break the Deadly Link Between Conflict and Hunger
Conflict is now the leading cause of acute hunger worldwide. Approximately 49 million people facing acute hunger live in…
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Trapped in Conflict: Evaluating Scenarios to Assist At-Risk Civilians
In April 2015, the International Committee of the Red Cross and InterAction convened a closed-door roundtable to discuss options for…
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