Classification of the armed conflicts in Colombia
The complex reality described in the previous sections is partly the result of the fragmentation and reconfiguration of armed groups. The unstable and constantly changing scenario in Colombia has …
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ICRC at the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum: A Voice for Humanity
Riyadh, 24-25 February 2025 – Senior humanitarian leadership gathered from around the world recently in Saudi Arabia for the Fourth edition of the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum (RIHF). …
From law to (regional) action: Regional reports on the implementation of international humanitarian law
Regional organizations can play a catalytic role in encouraging and supporting the implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL) at the domestic level. This page compiles reports that …
FACT SHEET: Addressing Sexual Violence in South Sudan
2024 Highlights Sexual Violence in South Sudan: A Key Humanitarian Concern. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) aims to prevent, reduce, and respond to sexual violence through direct …
Colombia: the impact of armed conflicts on children
In 2024, state and non-state armed actors in Colombia continued to directly involve children in the conflicts. For example, information gathered by our teams in the field showed a large increase in …
Colombia: decent detention conditions are still a long way off
In 2024, detention conditions for people deprived of their liberty continued to deteriorate, as did the welfare and safety of the staff of the National Penitentiary and Prison Institute (INPEC in …
Health care: another casualty of the armed conflict - Colombia
In 2024, another of the humanitarian consequences that intensified was violence against health-care workers. The National Medical Mission Board recorded 201 infractions (events related to the armed …
Confinement, displacement and disruption of livelihoods
In 2024, community confinement in Colombia became more widespread than at any time in the last eight years. Confinement events increased by 102 per cent, and the affected population grew by 89 per …
Disappearance: the pain of not knowing - Colombia
In Colombia, people continue to disappear. It is a never-ending tragedy. Thousands of families have searched tirelessly for their loved ones for years, even decades. They face countless obstacles, …
Colombia - Calls to action
To state and non-state armed actors As the fighting intensifies, armed actors must protect civilians and those who no longer take part in the hostilities. International humanitarian law must be …
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