In Focus

The “In Focus” column includes an annotated, analytical selection of web material presenting alternative points of view of civilian victims’ experience of conflict to arouse readers’ interest.

2-5 March - Ukraine spotlight

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Latest news on civilians in Russian - Ukrainian conflict

Civilians in the News - Ukraine spotlight

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News in the web telling stories about civilians in Ukraine

Ukraine, the war has never ended for civilians

Abandoned hospital in Kiyev during 1991 crisis

Since 2014, the civilian population in Ukraine has been suffering from the consequences of a war that today promises to become more bloody.

The ‘saddest moment’: UN condemns Russian invasion in Ukraine

Ukraine’s flag waving in the sky

24 February 2022

After the continuous debates at the UN level finding a diplomatic solution in Ukraine, Russia started its military operations in the country

Growing crisis in Central Sahel

Africa on a globe

27 January 2022

According to the UN Humanitarian Affairs Office (OCHA), problems and needs in the region are growing more quickly than the available support

Celebrating 25 years of the UN Children and Armed Conflict mandate

Children standing in front of barbed wire

18 January 2022

The UN celebrated 25 years of its Children and Armed Conflict mandate by presenting its achievements as well as key areas for future action

2.5 million people displaced in Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali

Women in Burkina Faso

14 January 2022

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) calls for action to mitigate the surge in violence and extreme insecurity in Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali

UN, the 2021 year in review

Place des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland

28 December 2021

The UN reaffirms its commitment to support the countries and populations who continue to be ensconced in long-running conflicts and violence

Overview of gender-based violence as a tool of war

Woman from Democratic Republic of Congo

International concern is growing over rape as a weapon of war

UNICEF announces record emergency appeal for 2022

Afghan Children

07 December 2021

On 07 December 2021, UNICEF announced its 2022 appeal for US$9.4 billion to implement the Humanitarian Action for Children plan for the year

UNICEF: children’s lives must be further protected in Africa

children walking to school, Nigeria

In Focus by Alessia Rossinotti; Editor: Alexander Collin

Africa, increase in people internally displaced by crisis and conflict

Staff members of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA)

In Focus by Alessia Rossinotti; Editor: Alexander Collin

UN peace operations to strengthen protection for blue helmets

United Nations State members' flags

In Focus by Sergio Gomez; Editor: Xavier Atkins

Civilians account for 91% of casualties by explosive weapons in cities

Israeli air strikes hit Gaza Strip, about 8 rockets targeted one site in the north of Gaza strip.

25 May 2021

Over the last ten years, explosive weapons in populated areas have killed and injured civilians 91% of the time, for a total of 238,892 people. 

Healthcare facilities are attacked across the globe

ICRC headquarters, Geneva.

In Focus by Sergio Gomez; Editor: Xavier Atkins

Thousands displaced following Kyrgyzstan border clashes

Market in Bishek, Kyrgyzstan

In Focus by Martina Apicella; Editor: Aleksandra Krol

UN to increase women’s participation in peace operations

Flag of the United Nations

In Focus by: Carla Leonetti; Editor: Eleonora Gonnelli

The consequences of the Abkhaz region conflict

Map of Georgia

 In Focus by Sergio Gomez; Editor: Xavier Atkins

UN: protecting civilian objects in armed conflict is fundamental

United Nations flag

In Focus by Eleonora Gonnelli; Editor: Carla Leonetti

Peace operations over the past decade

United Nations Office in Geneva

In Focus by Sitara Sandhu; Editor: Gabriella Pavlakis; Translator: Sara Fontana

Gender-based violence in conflict: a global problem

Two Kenyan women holding hands

In Focus by Sofia Antonelli; Editor: Shrabya Ghimire

UN declares the world must be rid of landmines

A warning sign in the Falkland Islands, marking an area still not cleared of mines

In Focus by Sitara Sandhu; Editor: Gabriella Pavlakis; Traduzione: Sara Fontana

Towards a declaration to outlaw explosive weapons in populated areas

Rubble in the city of Aleppo, Siria

In Focus by: Carla Leonetti; Editor: Francesca Mencuccini

The relationship between humanitarian law and the environment

The Sahel with a flooded river at Dogondoutchi, Niger

In Focus by Sitara Sandhu; Editor: Gabriella Pavlakis

Peacekeeping to evolve in response to new crises

UN military peacekeeping vehicle

 In Focus by Carla Leonetti; Editor: Francesca Mencuccini

EU commits to full implementation of the Ottawa Convention

A mine field in Israel

In Focus by Alessia Rossinotti; Editor: Alexander Collin

A new chapter for nuclear disarmament

The United Nations logo at the entrance of the Geneva headquarter

In Focus by Carla Leonetti; Editor: Francesca Mencuccini

United Nations Security Council’s 2020 round-up

The Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland

In Focus by Tan Zhong Chen; Editor: Xavier Atkins

UNIOGBIS completed its mandate in Guinea-Bissau

Children from Guinea-Bissau

 

In Focus by Benedetta Spizzichino; Editor: Eleonora Gonnelli

Guterres, Security Council is crucial in addressing conflicts

UN Headquarters, Non-Violence sculpture

In Focus by Alessia Rossinotti; Editor: Alexander Collin

Population displacement is reaching record high

A displacement camp in northern Africa

In Focus by Sergio Gomez; Editor: Aleksandra Krol

The fragile conditions of people with disabilities in war-torn countries

Nujeen Mustafa arrived on the island of Lesbos with her wheelchair

 In Focus by Giulia Francescon; Editor: Shrabya Ghimire

Discussing gender and disarmament with Izumi Nakamitsu

United Nations High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu

In Focus by Alessia Rossinotti

#EndSARS: The world is watching Nigeria

Protestors in Nigeria call to end SARS and address brutality of armed forces

In Focus by Phoebe Ohlin

Disability and Armed Conflict: episode 4

A Shilluk women forced to flee Malakal, South Sudan, after a bullet struck her left thigh during fighting in 2014 Credits:

in Focus by Barbara Caltabiano

Disability and Armed Conflict: episode 3

Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia attend a "class" on the peace process between them and the government

in Focus by Barbara Caltabiano
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