Topic: War and conflict

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The Poor People’s Campaign sets out to conquer poverty and militarism

Blog / 12th March 2024

Just a portion of what taxpayers in each state send to the Pentagon and its weapons companies could end poverty in their states, writes Paul Shannon.

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The situation in Ukraine and Gaza is devastating — but we ignore wars in Africa at our peril

Article / 5th March 2024

It is imperative that we hold our governments accountable for their failures in the Sudanese conflict. Inaction will trigger a wider crisis of migration that we can no longer ignore, writes Nimco Ali. 

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Gazans are starvingーDon’t cut aid now

Blog / 1st March 2024

To feed children, treat the wounded, and save innocent lives, the U.S. must restore UNRWA’s funding and use its leverage to compel an immediate ceasefire, writes Phyllis Bennis.

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‘Bedrock of peace’ under attack, Secretary-General warns

News / 29th February 2024

Around the world, governments must step up and commit to working for peace and security rooted in human rights. We urgently need a new commitment to all human rights — civil, cultural, economic, political and social, says UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

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Israel’s Gaza campaign is the gravest moral crisis of our time

Article / 15th February 2024

The crisis in Gaza shows those nations that should be defending international law and humanitarian values to be openly betraying their commitments. Their moral bankruptcy couldn’t be more glaring, writes Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi.

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UN says war-torn Sudan must not be forgotten, calls for aid funding

News / 14th February 2024

The United Nations has urged countries not to forget the civilians caught up in the war in Sudan, appealing for $4.1 billion to meet their humanitarian needs and support those who have fled to neighbouring countries.

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Aid organizations condemn cut in funding to UN agency for Palestinian refugees

News / 30th January 2024

In a collective outcry against the suspension of funding to the UN's humanitarian relief agency, several aid organizations have voiced their deep concern over the perilous situation unfolding in Gaza.

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STWR supports call to UN Member States to stop fuelling the crisis in Gaza

Article / 25th January 2024

STWR joins global humanitarian and human rights organisations demanding all UN member states halt arms transfers to Israel and Palestinian armed groups fuelling the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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Nearly 16,000 children a day plunged into hunger in top 10 worsening food crises

Report / 18th January 2024

About six million children were pushed into hunger in the top 10 countries that faced worsening food crises last year, which was a 32% increase compared to 2022, according to a new analysis by Save the Children.

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‘Stop wars and step up ‘measly’ contributions’ to climate finance

Article / 21st December 2023

The United State’s contribution to the Loss and Damage Fund equals nine minutes of Pentagon spending, says Jeffrey D. Sachs at the ReWired Summit at COP28. 

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