Overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to basic services have transformed refugee camps into sites of prolonged vulnerability rather than temporary refuge.”
Category: Human Rights Law
Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Impunity and the Use of Rape in Conflict
The statistics are heartbreaking. In the last 365 days, more than 500,000 women between the ages of 12 and 70 have been raped in the DR Congo. To put this in simple terms, rape is so prevalent in the Democratic Republic of Congo, that in the next five minutes, five more women will be raped.”
South Sudan’s Bittersweet Birthday: Independence Overshadowed by Conflict, Atrocity, and Humanitarian Collapse
Independence brought hope to South Sudan, but unresolved political divisions and unchecked violence have transformed celebration into crisis.”
The Refugee Crisis: Sixty Million Displaced by Conflict, Instability, and Persecution
Displacement on this scale is no longer a regional challenge—it is a global crisis requiring sustained international responsibility and coordinated action.”
Healthcare in the CAR: Conflict, Insecurity, and Systemic Failure in a Fragile Health Sector
In the Central African Republic, the collapse of healthcare is not only a humanitarian emergency—it is a direct consequence of sustained violence and insecurity.”
The Homs Deal: Humanitarian Access in a Besieged City
The Homs Deal did not create humanitarian access—it exposed how thoroughly it had been denied.”
Making the World a Witness: From Awareness to Action
Recognition is the first step toward prevention—atrocities persist when they are ignored.”
Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Displacement, Protection Risks, and Legal Obligations
The Syrian refugee crisis in Jordan reveals not only the scale of displacement, but the fragility of protections meant to safeguard those fleeing conflict.”