How is the ICRC reuniting separated families? The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is playing a crucial role in connecting families who have been separated due to conflict or disaster. What efforts are being made? Tracing missing family members Restoring contact between loved ones Providing emotional support Why is this initiative important? This … Read more
How can we ensure we treat people with dignity, respect, and care when gathering content for public communications? Ensuring that content is collected ethically and with respect for individuals is crucial in the world of journalism and humanitarian work. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind: Obtain informed consent: Always make sure that individuals … Read more
In today’s world, are military tactics that are considered “awful but lawful” undermining the Geneva Conventions? Are “Awful but Lawful” Military Tactics a Threat? Recent reports suggest that military tactics falling under the category of “awful but lawful” are posing a threat to the principles outlined in the Geneva Conventions. What Are the Geneva Conventions? … Read more
The Red Cross has set up a field hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip, to provide urgent medical care to those affected by the conflict. What services are provided at the field hospital in Rafah? Emergency medical care Surgical procedures Maternal and child health services Mental health support How are the medical staff coping with the … Read more
Recent Arrests in Azerbaijan: An Assault on Freedom of Expression What’s Happening? Journalists and activists arrested during Azerbaijan’s snap parliamentary election campaign. Government critics targeted to suppress freedom of speech and dissent. Calls for international condemnation and release of detainees. Why Does It Matter? Natalia Nozadze from Amnesty International condemns the arrests as an attempt … Read more
Responding to reports that Vladimir Putin plans to visit Mongolia on 3 September, Altantuya Batdorj, Executive Director of Amnesty International Mongolia, stresses the importance of action: What are Mongolia’s obligations? Mongolia must arrest President Putin. He should be handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC). President Putin faces charges of war crimes and is … Read more
<p> What recent humanitarian efforts have been successful in Africa? <h2>In Africa, humanitarian organizations have been making strides in providing essential aid and support to vulnerable communities. What initiatives have shown positive outcomes? Here are some highlights: <h2>Local Partnerships: One key factor contributing to success is the collaboration with local partners who understand the unique … Read more
Algerian authorities intensify crackdown ahead of presidential elections How is Algeria suppressing human rights? Repression of civic space continues Amendments to penal code damaging human rights Dissolution of political parties and media outlets What do activists say? Amjad Yamin, Deputy Regional Director for MENA, criticizes the erosion of human rights in Algeria. What challenges do … Read more
FreeTheFive Blog: Gildo 16 September marks one year since Gildo das Ruas has been detained. We met with his partner, his father and brother; they described what an entire year, without Gildo has been like. Q: Who is Gildo and why will he spend around 880 days in prison without having committed any crime? “I’m … Read more
The National Disarmament Demobilization, and Reintegration Committee (NDDRC) in Yaounde recently underwent strategic training on gender What was the main objective of the training? Enhance the capacity of NDDRC staff Integrate gender considerations into national DDR processes The training took place on August 20, 2024, at the NDDRC office in Yaounde. This initiative aims to … Read more