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When hostilities end but suffering remains: the necessary continuation of humanitarian activities
Published 3 years, 9 months ago
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Armed conflicts have long-lasting repercussions on the population affected, even after the conflict has ended. Humanitarian organizations operating in these settings can alleviate the suffering and contribute to the enjoyment of human rights. To do this, their activities must be facilitated, and their personnel protected at all times.
In this post, part of our series ‘IHL in the aftermath’, ICRC Legal Associate Émilie Charpentier outlines the legal framework that applies to humanitarian activities during and after armed conflict and proposes legal solutions to the challenges humanitarian organizations face when trying to fulfill their mandate.
Read the full blog post here: https://blogs.icrc.org/law-and-policy/2022/11/24/hostilities-suffering-remains-humanitarian-aftermath/