Fight for Humanity, in collaboration with the Centre on Armed Groups, contributed to the development of Practical Measures for Armed Actors to Prevent and Mitigate Conflict-Induced Food Insecurity. Both organizations conducted in-country consultations with non-state armed groups and other key stakeholders in Colombia, Mali, Myanmar, and Syria to support the development of these measures. Additionally, they produced educational materials to facilitate their implementation, including training modules, a flyer, and a video that can be used freely by relevant organizations.

The Practical Measures were developed by InterAction and a Steering Committee of food security and protection specialist organizations, and aims to provide armed actors with clear guidance on policies, operational planning, execution, and post-operation procedures to prevent, mitigate, and respond to food insecurity in conflict zones. Key areas addressed include the importance of assessing the potential impact of military operations and adjust them accordingly in the planning stage to protect food production and distribution sites, food transportation routes, agricultural land, and water resources. It also emphasizes the importance of avoiding strategies like blockades that could starve the population.

In the Training Kit, you can find the following modules:

• Module 1 - Conflict-Induced Food Insecurity

• Module 2 - The Practical Measures

• Module 3 - Preparations Foundations of Civilian Harm Mitigation

• Module 4 - Measures to Prevent Conflict-Induced Food Insecurity in Operational Contexts

• Module 5 - Cooperation Partners and Allies

• Module 6 - Responses Addressing Harm Caused

• Module 7 - Bringing It Together Reflections and Closing

The Kit also includes communication materials.