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A group of Sudanese men wait by a line of busses.

The Sudan Conflict is an Existential Crisis for Refugee Protection in Africa

The African Union and the United Nations refugee protection systems can take active steps to address the problem of displaced people in Sudan now.
Protesters, including women indigenous activists, demonstrate over climate justice

COP27 Produces a Historic Result for Vulnerable Countries: A Loss and Damage Fund

"While a loss and damage fund is long overdue, its establishment should be seen as evidence of slow, but incremental, progress on the long road towards climate justice for vulnerable…
The commander-in-chief of the Tigray rebel forces General Tadesse Worede (L), and the chief of staff of the Ethiopian Armed Forces Field Marshal Berhanu Jula (2nd L) sign during the signing ceremony of the declaration of the senior commanders meeting on the implementation of the Ethiopia permanent cessation of hostilities agreement between the government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) in Nairobi on November 12, 2022.

The Ethiopia-Tigray Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement and the Question of Accountability for International Crimes

Any hope of holding perpetrators accountable for serious crimes in the Tigray conflict lies in the AU, a responsibility it should not shirk.
an internally displaced flood-affected family sits outside their tent at a makeshift tent camp in Jamshoro district of Sindh province.

Tackling Climate Change Displacement at COP27

COP27 offers an important opportunity to address challenges surrounding climate-induced migration.
An Afghan woman and man walk with children along an airplane strip in the night.

The World Should Protect Afghan Refugees Fleeing the Taliban’s Oppression

The international community must urgently do more to help Afghan refugees.
An elderly man pushes a cart in front of destroyed buildings leveled by Russian missile strikes in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Wrecked materials, as well as a car, surround the man.

Справедливість щодо злочину агресії сьогодні, стримування агресивних війн завтра: українська перспектива

«Відмова міжнародної спільноти навіть спробувати притягнути до відповідальності винних за агресію…
An elderly man pushes a cart in front of destroyed buildings leveled by Russian missile strikes in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Wrecked materials, as well as a car, surround the man.

Justice for the Crime of Aggression Today, Deterrence for the Aggressive Wars of Tomorrow: A Ukrainian Perspective

Accountability for the crime of aggression against Ukraine is necessary for both justice today and deterrence tomorrow.
An Iraqi woman accused of being close to the Islamic State group, an allegation she insists has been intentionally designed to obscure a land dispute, walks at the Hasansham camp for internally displaced people in northern Iraq on December 10, 2020. Rights groups and others -- including the International Organisation for Migration -- are worried about displaced families who stand accused of links to IS, sometimes falsely, and may face violent retribution if sent home. (Photo by FLORENT VERGNES/AFP via Getty Images)

To Ease Iraq’s Displacement Crisis, Restorative Justice and Peacebuilding are Vital

Alongside humanitarian and logistical barriers, the lack of social acceptance is a factor barring 1.2 million people from returning home.
Saudi-backed government troops repel a Huthi rebel offensive on oil-rich Marib, some 120 kilometres (75 miles) east of Yemen's rebel-held capital Sanaa, on February 14, 2021. The photo shows one vehicle with a large weapon passing a person running away. The vehicle kicks up a lot of dust causing low visibility.

The Fight for Marib Threatens Millions of Lives in Yemen

Today, one of the most alarming, and under-appreciated, humanitarian issues in Yemen is the escalation of conflict in the governorate of Marib.
Ethiopian refugees who fled fighting in the Tigray Region gather to receive snacks at the Village 8 border reception center in Sudan's eastern Gedaref State, on November 20, 2020.

Ethiopia’s Tigray Crisis: Escalating Violence and Mass Displacement Threaten Ethiopian and Regional Security

Without a coordinated effort between key States to push the parties toward a ceasefire and negotiation, a prolonged armed conflict could have serious destabilizing effects on several…
Suzan Aref, founder and director of Women Empowerment Organization in Iraq discusses a national report on implementation of the country’s first national action plan on women, peace and security, pursuant to U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325, at the United Nations in January 2019.

UN Resolution on Women, Peace, and Security Stumbles in Iraq When It’s Needed Most

Civil society fights hard to be heard above the din of war, displacement, political dysfunction and the ebbs and flows of international aid.
People gather on the airport runway in Funafuti, Tuvalu runway on November 25, 2019. Their reflections and the sky can be seen in the standing water nearby.

An Australian Model to Address Climate-Related Displacement: How to Flatten the Curve

Disasters don’t just destroy homes, businesses, and livelihoods. They can create significant economic and social disruption, which affects long-term prosperity, stability, and…
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