The Syrian INGO Regional Forum (SIRF), the NGO Forum, the Syrian Networks League (SNL), and the Syrian NGO Alliance (SNA) share their concern regarding the UN Security Council’s resolution 2504/2165.
Without appropriate action, the coronavirus pandemic stands to decimate vulnerable groups in the poorest, conflict- or disaster-ridden countries.
In Syria, Yemen and many other places populations affected by conflicts live under the constant threat of bombing & shelling. They live in the fear of being killed, injured or losing their loved ones, unable to access basic services while vital civilian infrastructure have been reduced to rubbles and humanitarian access is not guaranteed.
On 15 February, strikes on Al Jawf governorate in northern Yemen killed 31 civilians, and injured dozens. 11 aid organisations in Yemen are sharing a joint statement to express their concern.
After nearly a decade of nation-wide conflict, the Turkish incursion into northeast Syria reignites the cycle of violence, worry and uncertainty for people living in the area. HI is deeply concerned about how the military escalation will affect the civilian population.
In 1999, the protection of civilians in armed conflict became a specific item on the agenda of the UN Security Council. Today, civilians are still bearing the brunt of the conflicts in Libya, Myanmar, Nigeria, South Sudan, Syria, Yemen… Civil Society Organisations, including HI, will be in New York next week to call States for […]
HI Global Managing Director shared his concerns about the persistent and targeted violences against humanitarian actors.
France and Germany are organizing today, April 1st, an Arria meeting at the United Nations Security Council.
The United Nations’ Security Council (UNSC) is about to vote a resolution on counter-terrorism measures, which will probably affect NGO operations on the field. INGOs along with Coordination SUD (the French network of NGOs) made a common declaration before the resolution is voted.