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ALERT- Joint submission on promoting and protecting the human rights of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations

Humanity & Inclusion, Human Rights Watch, International Disability Alliance, Women Enabled International and the Women’s Refugee Commission have released a joint submission for the High Commissioner’s report on promoting and protecting the human rights of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations, focusing specifically on women and girls with disabilities.

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ALERT – 37 aid agencies raise the alarm about the skyrocketing needs among Syrians, as humanitarian funds are cut

On 29- 30 March, the fifth Brussels Conference on Syria, co-hosted by the European Union and the UN, brought together more than 50 countries and 30 international organisations. 37 organizations, including HI, released a statement in the wake of the event.

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ALERT – Syria: 10 years of conflict, “Demining and rebuilding will take generations”

10 years after the start of the conflict in Syria, the humanitarian crisis is only getting worse. Humanitarian needs are immense while access to people in need remains a major challenge.

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ALERT – 35 aid agencies warn of further irreversible impact, marking 10 years of Syrian conflict

35 of the leading aid agencies have joined together to warn of the suffering and increased, irreversible, damage if the growing humanitarian needs in Syria are not met and a political solution is not found. The 35 agencies have highlighted that a decade since the outset of the conflict, living conditions for many Syrians are […]

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ALERT – Reduced humanitarian access impedes response to rising cases of COVID-19 and the harsh effects of winter in Northern Syria amid shortages of humanitarian aid.

UN Security Council must assure continued cross-border access.

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FEEDBACK – German-French Virtual Parliamentarian Discussion on the use of explosive weapons in international military operations in Syria and Iraq

On the 10th of December, we gathered 25 German and French Parliamentarians and their representatives in a virtual discussion to enter a French-German dialogue on the better protection of civilians from the impact of explosive weapons.

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A VENIR – Conférence Nationale Humanitaire 2020: la France doit s’engager pour la protection de l’espace humanitaire

Le 17 décembre à Paris se tiendra la Conférence Nationale Humanitaire. Elle réunira les principales organisations non gouvernementales humanitaires, dont HI. Emmanuel Macron s’y exprimera. Parmi les sujets prioritaires, et pour lesquels les ONG ont des demandes très précises : la sécurité des travailleurs humanitaires et la protection de l’espace humanitaire.

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FEEDBACK – Inauguration of the 4th Unknown Civilian Memorial in Berlin

Dr. Klaus Lederer, Mayor of Berlin and Senator, Dr. Inez Kipfer-Didavi, Managing Director of Handicap International Germany, and Nivin Almaksour, Syrian survivor of explosive weapons, laid a wreath at the “Memorial for Unknown Civilians” in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.

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ALERT – 11 Belgian and international CSOs to Belgian government: increase transparency and accountability F16s in Iraq/Syria

At the eve of a new military deployment of four Belgian F16 fighter jets in Iraq and Syria, 11 Belgian and international organisations* urge the Belgian government to take immediate steps to improve its level of transparency and accountability for potential civilian casualties.

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ALERT- Joint submission on promoting and protecting the human rights of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations

ALERT – 37 aid agencies raise the alarm about the skyrocketing needs among Syrians, as humanitarian funds are cut

ALERT – Syria: 10 years of conflict, “Demining and rebuilding will take generations”

ALERT – 35 aid agencies warn of further irreversible impact, marking 10 years of Syrian conflict

ALERT – Reduced humanitarian access impedes response to rising cases of COVID-19 and the harsh effects of winter in Northern Syria amid shortages of humanitarian aid.

FEEDBACK – German-French Virtual Parliamentarian Discussion on the use of explosive weapons in international military operations in Syria and Iraq

A VENIR – Conférence Nationale Humanitaire 2020: la France doit s’engager pour la protection de l’espace humanitaire

FEEDBACK – Inauguration of the 4th Unknown Civilian Memorial in Berlin

ALERT – 11 Belgian and international CSOs to Belgian government: increase transparency and accountability F16s in Iraq/Syria

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