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Each year on August 19, World Humanitarian Day honours the memory of humanitarian workers who have been killed or injured in the course of their work – and it pays tribute to those who continue to risk their lives in some of the world’s most dangerous places.   This year, that tribute carries even more weight. […]

In a year marked by 120 armed conflicts, intensifying climate-related disasters, and mounting political instability, Geneva Call’s 2024 Annual Report – Pathways to Hope – reflects both the scale of today’s humanitarian challenges and our unwavering commitment to protecting civilians in areas affected by armed conflict. Amid the growing complexity of conflicts worldwide, Pathways to […]

The erosion of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and humanitarian principles in today’s conflicts is not just a legal crisis—it’s a human one. From the deliberate targeting of civilians to the destruction of hospitals and schools, acts that disregard IHL in fragile and protracted conflict zones cause immense suffering and deprive millions of the protection and […]

Geneva Call recently hosted a regional conference that brought together representatives from nine armed groups and weapon bearers to address critical issues affecting civilians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan, Sudan and Burkina Faso. The groups pledged to contribute to the prevention of conflict-related food insecurity and to ensure safe humanitarian […]