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Three Iraqi armed actors commit to safeguard access to health care and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
After momentous discussions with three Iraqi armed actors on COVID-19 response measures and the protection of health care, they signed a Unilateral Declaration on COVID-19 and Health Care supported by Geneva Call and commit to safeguard access to health care and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. By signing the Declaration, the Harakat Hizbollah […]
Supporting COVID-19 response through the engagement of armed non-State actors
Whilst COVID-19 represents a serious threat across all countries, even those with strong health systems, the impact is likely to be greatest in places where years and sometimes decades of conflict have weakened health systems, leaving them with a reduced capacity to detect, manage and follow-up cases, increasing the risk of transmission. Violence, security and […]
Bringing Within Reach: The importance of engaging armed non-State actors to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic
The threat of COVID-19 is even greater in conflict-affected areas – especially for communities living in areas of active conflict or living under the control of Armed Non-State Actors (ANSAs). However, as most of the international support focuses on State-led response, not only are these extremely vulnerable communities at risk of being left behind, but […]
A message from the field, Episode 2: Geneva Call in Mali
After years of conflict, political instability continues in Mali and 2019 saw a deterioration in already low security levels. The Centre and North of the country experienced attacks that were directed against not only national and international regular armed forces, but also civilians, causing a heavy toll in casualties. All over the country, the protection of health […]