Parties to the conflict have a legal obligation to protect civilians and spare them from the worst effects of the fighting and to avoid attacking schools, hospitals and homes.
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NGOs call for action to strengthen protection of civilians in armed conflict
The UNSC Open Debate on May 23 is a crucial opportunity for all UN members to commit to prioritize the protection of civilians in the decisions and deliberations of the Security Council.
More than 30 organizations call for immediate cessation of hostilities in Yemen
They call on governments to suspend the supply of arms at risk of being used in Yemen, guarantee unimpeded access and movement for vital imports, and condemn attacks on civilians.
Forty-seven groups urge UN chief to act on Syria
The UN Chief should urgently appoint a team of investigators to identify those responsible for the use of chemical weapons in Syria, said a statement issued by 47 organizations.
Myanmar + 1 more
NGOs call for special session of UN Human Rights Council to address Myanmar crisis
In light of serious reports of human rights violations, including crimes against humanity, committed by Myanmar security forces ... agencies believe a special session is imperative.
Human rights and aid groups welcome UN peacekeeper boost for CAR
As the situation in the country has been worsening in recent months, NGOs welcome the UN Security Council's decision to add 900 additional peacekeepers to the UN mission in CAR.
Greece + 1 more
Asylum seekers in abysmal conditions on the Aegean islands - NGOs
19 human rights and humanitarian aid organizations called upon the Greek government to put an end to the ongoing “containment policy” confining asylum seekers to the Aegean islands.
More than 160 NGOs call on EU to lead by values in migration response
The statement comes ahead of this week’s EU summit, following months of policies aimed at shutting migration routes across the Mediterranean at any cost.
Uniting for peace in Syria: Global civil society appeal to UN Member States
223 civil society organizations from 45 countries signed a declaration calling upon the UN General Assembly to take urgent and meaningful action to stop atrocities and protect civilians in Syria.
South Sudan: One year since peace deal, justice still elusive for victims
Renewed violence underscores the urgency of bringing to account those responsible for crimes under international law committed during South Sudan’s armed conflict, said Amnesty International and FIDH.
World + 5 more
More than 100 NGOs tell EU to reject 'dangerous' migration response plan
The organisations express their grave concern about the direction the EU is taking by making deterrence and return the main objective of the Union's relationship with third countries.
Rights groups call for UN police force to protect Burundian population
NGOs deeply concerned by the human rights situation in Burundi strongly urge the UN Security Council to authorize the deployment of a robust police protection and monitoring presence as soon as possible.
NGOs urge coordinated global response to escalating human rights crisis in Burundi
With an increase in killings, inflammator public statements by high level officials and provocative attacks on the security forces by armed opposition, the international community is being put to the test.
Special Criminal Court a key step towards restoring justice in CAR
The special court will investigate and prosecute those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Central African Republic since 2003, said human rights groups.
Crimes against humanity in Central African Republic
A report follows several fact-finding missions conducted in the country and establishes the responsibilities of the various parties to the conflict, the anti-Balaka and the Seleka.
Violations of NGOs' right to funding - analysis
The report focuses on a new setback impeding the work of human rights defenders.
Haiti: Human security in danger - new FIDH report
FIDH and its member organisations in Haiti, the National Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH) and the Ecumenical Center for Human Rights (CEDH), today publish an alarming report into the persistent human insecurity in Haiti, despite the exceptional humanitarian efforts made since the earthquake of...
Syria: Human rights organizations urge Security Council to strengthen mandate of UN mission
Open Letter to UN Security Council Ambassadors July 11, 2012 Dear Ambassador We write to urge you to renew the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS) and to ensure that it retains a strong human rights mandate when the Security Council discusses the future of the mission on July 18,...
South Sudan + 1 more
South Sudan, Sudan: “We Choose Peace” global campaign calls on warring parties to pull back from the brink
Warring parties urged to pull back from the brink as UN resolution deadline looms Citizens from South Sudan and Sudan have today been joined by human rights activists, civil society organisations and faith leaders from around the world in a united call for peace within and between the two countries....
DR Congo: Taking a stand on security sector reform
April 2012 The international community and Congolese government must urgently agree upon a new deal to reform the Congolese military, according to this report by 13 leading international and Congolese civil society groups. The Democratic Republic of Congo: Taking a Stand on Security Sector Reform...