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This Tuesday, the Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) released its report on “Gender norms and protection: navigating agency, risk and backlash”, in partnership with Fight for Humanity and Nonviolent Peaceforce. The report, co-authored by Fight for Humanity’s Co-Director Anki Sjöberg, investigates protection risks and gender norms across four case studies: South Sudan, Iraq, Myanmar, and Ukraine. It does so at a moment of global crisis, notably characterised by a deprioritization of gender sensitive analyses as part of an anti-gender backlash. The report seeks to demonstrate how simplistic understandings of the gendered nature of risk to people’s safety lead to protection gaps in addressing risks and needs. To do so, it discusses how civilians perceive and manage gendered risks and how they leverage their positionality to mitigate risks for their communities. It also considers how humanitarian and other civilian-centred protection actors’ simplistic understanding of risks and roles in conflict affects the vulnerability, agency, and risks of members of the communities. Across the different conflicts and contexts explored, the report finds that although people experience gendered risks, they can also mobilise their gendered roles to exercise influence over conflict actors. Another key point made by the authors is the importance of recognising the gendered vulnerabilities faced by boys, men, and gender-diverse people, which are invisibilized by the increased reframing of protection action on “women and girls”. Advocating for gender-sensitive approaches, the report provides recommendations to humanitarian and other civilian-centred protection organizations to integrate a gender analysis into their actions. However, intersectional protection practices are likely to remain challenged by a gender-adverse international landscape. In terms of methodology, the report first relies on 50 remote and in-person key informant and collective interviews with a total of 65 people, comprising Nonviolent Peaceforce’s staff, partners, and volunteers, as well as humanitarian, protection, gender, and peacebuilding experts. It is also based on an in-depth literature review of relevant sources.

Fight for Humanity and the Centre on Armed Groups are pleased to release their summary report “Children’s Access to Essential Services: Perspectives and Practices of Non-State Armed Groups and De Facto Authorities”. The report forms part of a research funded by the European Commission’s Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid (ECHO) that investigates the perceptions, motives, and practices of non-state armed groups (NSAGs) and de facto authorities (DFAs) regarding children’s access to essential services across four case studies: Mali, Myanmar, the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and Yemen. Across the four contexts studied, it was found that children’s access to essential services is primarily constrained by political fragmentation, competing governance structures, insecurity, infrastructure destruction, and shrinking humanitarian space. The report also finds that while NSAGs and DFAs are not outright opposed to assistance provision to children and generally recognise the importance of granting them special protection, political, security, administrative, and ideological factors lead to the restriction or denial of humanitarian access. For instance, several NSAGs/DFAs have imposed registration requirements for humanitarian actors, interfered in programming, and placed restrictions on female aid workers. Humanitarian actors are found to be overly cautious in engaging with NSAGs and DFAs due to political sensitivities and risk aversion. In Gaza, policies of non-engagement with designated terrorist groups were said to undermine negotiations on humanitarian access. Local actors, though better positioned to navigate complex governance dynamics, face significant burdens in the conduct of their activities, such as limited funding and insufficient institutional management capacity. The report identifies education, mental health, and protection as potential entry points for constructive engagement with NSAGs and DFAs. “Engaging with non-state armed groups and de facto authorities does not mean endorsing their views”, said Pascal Bongard, Senior Researcher at the Centre on Armed Groups. “Our research found that at times, it has yielded positive outcomes, such as reduced child recruitment, reopening of schools, and the lifting of sieges”, he added. Fight for Humanity Co-Director, Anki Sjöberg, further emphasised that: “It is essential to normalise the engagement with all parties to a conflict, without compromising humanitarian principles. This research shows that they are sensitive to the issue of children’s access to essential services and mostly endorse international child rights standards.” The research relies on 143 key informant interviews, four focus group discussions, and extensive literature reviews, conducted between February and November 2025 and involving NSAGs and DFAs, governments, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, community-based organisations, community leaders, religious leaders, experts, and donors.

Fight for Humanity is pleased to share its 2025 Annual Report. In 2025, Fight for Humanity and its partners continued to support initiatives promoting child protection, women’s rights, cultural heritage protection, social cohesion, and peaceful coexistence across 6 situations affected by armed conflict and violence. In 2025, amongst other achievements, Fight for Humanity: Contributed to child protection in Northeast Syria, supporting 200 at-risk and demobilised children and building the capacities of security and civil authorities. Advanced the protection of Sudan’s cultural heritage, contributing to the safeguarding of artefacts and securing commitments from conflict parties to respect and protect cultural property. Promoted social cohesion and youth empowerment in Lebanon through heritage restoration and skills development initiatives benefiting vulnerable young women and men. Generated evidence to strengthen civilian protection, humanitarian access, and peacebuilding efforts through research conducted across multiple conflict-affected settings. In 2026, Fight for Humanity will continue to invest in concrete, locally driven initiatives that protect civilians, strengthen communities, and demonstrate that even in challenging contexts, positive action can contribute to a more peaceful future. Fight for Humanity sincerely thanks the members of its Committee, Advisory Council, and Associate Experts for their dedication and support to our work. We are also grateful to our donors, supporters, and partners, who continue to believe in our work and whose contributions make our work possible. Download the full report here. Download the full financial statement here.

On Tuesday, May 19, Fight for Humanity co-organized a panel discussion entitled “Colombia: A Forgotten Conflict? Truth, Reconciliation, and Local Initiatives” together with the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, and the City of Geneva. Bringing together more than 40 participants both in person and online, the event explored Colombia’s current peacebuilding challenges, ongoing reconciliation efforts, and the essential role of locally led initiatives in supporting sustainable peace. Dr. Anyssa Bellal, Executive Director of the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, introduced the event alongside M. Alfonso Gomez, Mayor of Geneva. In his remarks, M. Gomez explained that events like these are important roundtables for academic and diplomatic exchange, and those who participate—activists, diplomats, and humanitarian workers—are those who possess “the necessary courage to break cycles of violence.” Ambassador Gustavo Gallón from the Permanent Mission of Colombia in Geneva opened the panel discussion by providing historical and political context on the Colombian conflict and its continued impact in regions such as Cauca. Highlighting the disproportionate effects of violence on women, Indigenous peoples, and Afro-Colombian communities, he underlined the importance of maintaining peacebuilding efforts despite ongoing insecurity. He also stressed that, while the security situation has deteriorated in some regions, it remains significantly different from the levels of violence experienced before the 2016 Peace Agreement. “Peace must remain Colombia’s principal priority,” Ambassador Gallón stated. “We must continue these efforts precisely at a moment when many fundamental questions surrounding the conflict remain unresolved.” Enric Gonyalons, Senior Manager at DCAF, then presented DCAF’s work supporting the implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement, notably through collaboration with the Colombian National Police and UNIPEP, the police unit dedicated to supporting implementation of the peace accords. He notably discussed initiatives aimed at strengthening gender-sensitive approaches within security institutions and highlighted the importance of trust-building between communities and security actors. Joining remotely from Colombia, Mabel Andrade, Director of the women-led organization Gestos de Paz, spoke about the current realities faced by communities in Cauca and the organization’s ongoing peacebuilding work at the local level. She highlighted the persistence of violence, forced displacement, and child recruitment by armed groups, while also emphasizing the resilience of local communities and civil society actors. Between 2022 and 2025 alone, she noted, 750 Indigenous children were recruited by armed groups in Cauca, while 13 cases of collective forced displacement were recorded in the department. Andrade stressed the importance of supporting “a vibrant Colombian civil society composed of women, youth, Indigenous and peasant communities” committed to promoting peace and coexistence despite extremely difficult conditions. Throughout the event, speakers highlighted the importance of maintaining international attention on the situation in Colombia at a time when other global crises increasingly dominate the international agenda. Discussions also emphasized that sustainable peace and reconciliation efforts must remain inclusive and involve the voices of women, youth, Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities, displaced populations, and those living in exile. If you weren’t able to join us, but would still like to listen to the panel, please find a recording here.

Image Description: Tripoli's Citadel, Part of an Active Restoration Project in Lebanon Discussed in the Podcast Fight for Humanity is pleased to announce the release of three podcast episodes exploring the protection of cultural heritage during armed conflict and the important role cultural heritage can play in strengthening social cohesion and supporting peacebuilding efforts in conflict-affected areas. Produced by students from the University of Geneva, these podcasts tell the complex stories of Fight for Humanity’s work protecting heritage across the globe. Each episode features interviews, historical context, and real examples of our work, and explains why a focus on culture is a powerful way is to help communities rebuild after armed conflict. “At Fight for Humanity, we see the protection of cultural heritage as part of the fundamental rights of communities. The protection of cultural heritage is an obligation of parties to a conflict under international humanitarian law,” says Mehmet Balci, Fight for Humanity Co-Director in one episode. The first two episodes discuss our work in Lebanon, where Fight for Humanity is restoring a historic citadel in Tripoli and simultaneously supporting at-risk youth through intergroup dialogue and job training. The third follows our efforts in Syria, where Fight for Humanity has implemented programs to protect historical sites and artifacts, helping to rebuild the social fabric of vulnerable communities in the Northeast. Read descriptions of individual episodes below or listen now on your preferred streaming platform. Spotify: Link Here Youtube: Link Here Deezer: Link Here Apple Podcasts: Link Here Amazon Music: Link Here Episode One: The Citadel of Tripoli (Part One) “The project Rooting for the Future, in Tripoli, Lebanon, goes far beyond simple restoration. Built on three core pillars — heritage restoration, social cohesion, and ' youth training — it ultimately strives toward a greater ambition: peace. How can a monumental site and a small group of committed actors help shape a more hopeful future for Tripoli? Settle in, get comfortable, and dive into this compelling conversation with our two guest speakers: Samar Karam and Fadi Abi Allam.” Episode Two: The Citadel of Tripoli (Part 2) “Welcome back! This is part two of our first episode exploring the Tripoli Citadel. The project Rooting for the Future, in Tripoli, Lebanon, goes far beyond simple restoration. Built on three core pillars — heritage restoration, social cohesion, and youth training — it ultimately strives toward a greater ambition: peace. How can a monumental site and a small group of committed actors help shape a more hopeful future for Tripoli? Settle in, get comfortable, and dive into this compelling conversation with our two guest speakers: Samar Karam and Fadi Abi Allam.” Episode Three: The Citadel of Tripoli (Part 3) “For over a decade, a wide range of actors have fueled chaos in and around Syria, triggering a devastating humanitarian crisis. Beyond the human toll, the war has also led to the destruction of countless cultural heritage sites. Yet amid this turmoil, a small number of dedicated actors have worked tirelessly to safeguard what many divided communities still share: their cultural heritage. In 2020, Fight for Humanity, ALIPH Foundation, and their local partner Orient Association conducted a project combining restoration work with efforts to address local unemployment. How can the protection of heritage become a foundation for future peace? To explore this question, settle in, get comfortable, and dive into this compelling conversation with our guest speaker Mehmet Balci.” The podcasts were put together by group students Antonin Deschoux, Baptiste Grandjean, Lúcio Pierre, and Elen Ohanessian. The team interviewed Fight for Humanity team members and associated experts and edited these interviews together with relevant background and context. They also helped plan a panel discussion on the same themes. Read more about that event here.

>> For registration click here Tuesday 19 May | 10:30 – 12:00 (CET) Maison de la Paix – DCAF Offices, Pétale 5, 9th floor Fight for Humanity, in partnership with the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, the City of Geneva, and DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, are pleased to invite you to a discussion on the current challenges of peacebuilding in Colombia and the crucial role of locally led initiatives in reconciliation processes. At a time when major global crises dominate international attention, Colombia’s protracted conflict risks fading from the global agenda. Despite the 2016 Peace Agreement and the government’s “Total Peace” policy, many regions continue to face persistent violence, the presence of armed groups, illicit economies, and deep-rooted social tensions. The department of Cauca remains particularly affected, especially among Indigenous, Afro-Colombian, rural, and youth communities. The event will offer an opportunity to explore how sustainable peace can be built in Colombia’s most vulnerable regions, and why locally led reconciliation remains essential to translating national commitments into meaningful change. It will also highlight the ongoing work of Fight for Humanity and its partner Gestos de Paz in Cauca, where both organizations support grassroots peacebuilding initiatives within local communities, with the support of the City of Geneva. Meet our Speakers: Welcome and Introduction Dr Annyssa Bellal, Executive Director, Geneva Peacebuilding Platform M. Alfonso Gomez, Mayor of Geneva Panel Discussion Ambassador Gustavo Gallón, Permanent Mission of Colombia in Geneva Enric Gonyalons, Senior Manager, DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance Mabel Andrade, Director, Gestos de Paz, Popayán, Colombia (online) Moderation Fight for Humanity Address: DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance Maison de la Paix, Pétale 5, 9th floor Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2, 1202 Geneva Virtual Attendance: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81497910197

Pour lire en francais cliquez ici Wednesday 20 May 2026 | 18:15 Uni Mail - Room MR0070 Bd du Pont-d’Arve 40, 1204 Genève Panelists: Pascal Bongard, Fight for Humanity Samar Karam, The Directorate General of Antiquities, Lebanon Adonis El Hussein, International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage A Representative from the Kofi Annan Foundation In times of armed conflict, public attention often focuses first on human casualties and urgent humanitarian needs. The destruction of cultural heritage, and the need to protect it, tends to receive far less attention in the media and public debate. Yet cultural heritage is not secondary to conflict. It is tied to memory, identity, social cohesion, and the possibility of rebuilding societies after violence. On Wednesday, 20 May 2026, Fight for Humanity in collaboration with students from the University of Geneva will host an event exploring the role of cultural heritage protection in conflict-affected societies and its potential contribution to peacebuilding. This conference will examine how civil society organizations are promoting this process. The work of Fight for Humanity reflects this approach by using cultural heritage as a tool to strengthen social cohesion and support community resilience. Through projects in Sudan, Syria, and Lebanon, Fight for Humanity has developed initiatives that combine heritage restoration, technical training, and community-based engagement. These projects aim to restore the social function of heritage sites, build local capacity, and create spaces for dialogue around a shared cultural legacy. In addition to highlighting Fight for Humanity's projects, the event will also feature speakers from the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage (ALIPH), the Kofi Annan Foundation, the Centre for Armed Groups, and the Directorate General of Antiquities, Lebanon. Conférence: le patrimoine culturel, un pont vers la paix? Mercredi 20 mai 2026 | 18:15 Uni Mail - Room MR0070 Bd du Pont-d’Arve 40, 1204 Genève Intervenants : Pascal Bongard, Fight for Humanity Samar Karam, Direction générale des antiquités du Liban Adonis El Hussein, Alliance internationale pour la protection du patrimoine Un(e) représentant(e) de la Fondation Kofi Annan En période de conflit armé, l’attention du public se porte souvent d’abord sur les pertes humaines et les besoins humanitaires urgents. La destruction du patrimoine culturel, ainsi que la nécessité de le protéger, reçoivent souvent beaucoup moins d’attention dans les médias et le débat public. Pourtant, le patrimoine culturel n’est pas secondaire dans les situations de conflit. Il est lié à la mémoire, à l’identité, à la cohésion sociale et à la possibilité de reconstruire les sociétés après la violence. Le mercredi 20 mai 2026, Fight for Humanity, en collaboration avec des étudiants de l’Université de Genève, organise un événement consacré au rôle de la protection du patrimoine culturel dans les sociétés touchées par les conflits, ainsi qu’à sa contribution potentielle à la consolidation de la paix. Cette conférence examinera la manière dont les organisations de la société civile relient de plus en plus la préservation du patrimoine culturel aux efforts de consolidation de la paix. Le travail de Fight for Humanity s’inscrit dans cette approche, en mobilisant le patrimoine culturel comme outil pour renforcer la cohésion sociale et soutenir des dynamiques locales de résilience. À travers ses projets au Soudan, en Syrie et au Liban, Fight for Humanity a développé des initiatives qui combinent restauration du patrimoine, formation technique et engagement communautaire. Ces projets visent à redonner une fonction sociale aux sites patrimoniaux, à renforcer les capacités locales et à créer des espaces de dialogue autour d’un héritage culturel commun. En plus de mettre en lumière les projets de Fight for Humanity, l’événement réunira des intervenants de l’Alliance internationale pour la protection du patrimoine dans les zones en conflit (ALIPH), de la Fondation Kofi Annan, du Centre for Armed Groups et de la Direction générale des antiquités du Liban.

On 14 October 2025, Fight for Humanity, together with the Beyond Compliance Consortium (BCC), the University of York, the Centre on Armed Groups, Utrecht University and the Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC), hosted a peace panel at the Geneva Peace Week. The discussion, moderated by Anki Sjöberg from Fight for Humanity and joined by over 100 participants, looked at how using a harm + needs approach — one that reflects the real experiences of people and communities affected by conflict — can help shape legal and extra-legal strategies to promote respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law (IHRL), encourage restraint from violence and abuse, and ultimately strengthen the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Dr. Katharine Fortin from Utrecht University presented the BCC’s research programme. She highlighted the importance of the BCC’s approach: starting with a socio-legal analysis of people’s everyday lived experiences in armed conflict — a harm + need analysis — and then mapping the identified harms and needs onto international law. This approach, she explained, enables a more nuanced understanding of which specific legal and non-legal strategies are best suited to address those realities. Prof. Ioana Cismas from the University of York elaborated on the BCC’s core concepts whilst drawing on fieldwork conducted in Myanmar and Northern Thailand with armed and governance actors, local community actors and international humanitarian and human rights groups. She noted: "The BCC concept of harm + need invites openness in terms of the material, personal, temporal and geographic scope. It allows us to see and make visible realities of conflict, actors, timeframes and structural dynamics that the law does not capture or fully regulate, but which are deeply important to those experiencing conflict.” Consortium researchers leading the work in Ukraine and Somalia shared early findings from interviews conducted in these countries with key actors, including armed and political actors, civil society organizations, and international agencies. Khrystyna Kozak, the CIVIC researcher leading the BCC work in Ukraine noted: “There was a broad consensus: harm is not just physical. It’s also psychological, economic, cultural, and ecological. People spoke of the invisible harm of occupation.” On the question of what motivates restraint among armed actors, Kozak added: “Restraint and compliance are not just about law—they’re about morality, identity, and belonging. In this case study, restraint doesn’t come from fear of punishment, but from the understanding that protecting civilians means protecting oneself.” Rahma Abikar, a fellow at the Centre on Armed Groups leading the BCC research in Somalia, highlighted the different perspectives on harm and need between senior members of armed groups and junior members, civil society, and local communities. Senior members often cited formal rules—such as military codes of conduct, UN standard operating procedures, and accountability mechanisms—as the main sources of restraint. In contrast, junior members and community actors emphasized that, in practice, restraint is more often driven by tactical considerations, clan loyalties, or public image. Abikar also emphasized that junior actors, community members, and civil society — as was the case for all interviewees in Ukraine — tend to have a more holistic understanding of harm and need. Their perspective goes beyond immediate physical harms, considers the longer-term impacts, and necessarily includes concerns about justice and structural change. The peace panel provided an important opportunity to showcase the diversity of findings emerging from the BCC research. It revealed that harm + need as well as compliance + restraint take on different meanings in different contexts. Ultimately, the discussion reinforced that compliance with IHL is essential in all contexts, and that in pursuing other legal strategies (compliance with IHRL) and extra-legal strategies (e.g., political, diplomatic, development) IHL is not left behind but rather reinforced. Finally, the panel noted that a harm + need approach does not necessarily mean ‘going broader’, but that the assessment of harm + need and prioritization of responses must be done with the affected stakeholders, if we are to truly address the complex and multifaceted realities of armed conflict. To view the video of the event you can click here. Fight for Humanity is part of the Beyond Compliance Consortium, a co-productive, socio-legal research partnership that traverses the fields of international law, conflict studies, humanitarian protection work and human rights policy, and brings together these communities of scholarship and practice with people with lived experience of conflict. Funded with UK International Development from the UK government, it is a three-year theoretical, empirical, and operational research programme “Building Evidence on Promoting Restraint by Armed Actors.”

Fight for Humanity is pleased to share its 2024 Annual Report. In 2024, together with a wide range of trusted partners, our organization implemented 13 projects across 6 situations of armed conflict and violence, marking a year of both growth and transition. In 2024, amongst other things, Fight for Humanity: Launched a reintegration and support programme in Northeast Syria for 200 children through vocational training and financial aid. It also trained security forces and local actors to prevent child recruitment and continue the implementation of the 2019 Action Plan. Led research efforts in Colombia, Syria, and Yemen as part of the Beyond Compliance Consortium — a collaborative initiative led by York University with 9 partners across 9 countries — investigating which interventions most effectively encourage restraint and compliance among armed actors and contribute to a more protective environment for civilians affected by armed conflict. Supported one of Colombia’s current peace processes by building the capacity of key negotiating actors on gender and environmental issues. Co-implemented with the Center on Armed Groups a project to engage conflicting parties in safeguarding Sudan’s cultural heritage amid the ongoing conflict. Looking ahead, in 2025 Fight for Humanity will continue to expand projects promoting the implementation of human rights in areas affected by conflict and fragility. Fight for Humanity extends its heartfelt thanks to the members of its Committee, Advisory Council, and Associate Experts, whose guidance and commitment are vital to our work. We are equally grateful to our donors, supporters, and partners, whose continued trust and contributions make our efforts possible. Download the full report here Download the full financial statement here

In collaboration with the Kofi Annan Foundation, Permanent Peace Movement, the Institut Européen de Coopération et de Développement, and the Directorate General of Antiquities of Lebanon, Fight for Humanity is launching a restoration project at the Citadel of Tripoli—a symbol of shared heritage, resilience, and connection to the past. The project, called “Rooting for the Future”, will restore key parts of the citadel, notably its north tower and east façade, which require urgent conservation measures. The restoration will be led by experienced professionals, who will also train and involve 20 underprivileged young people from diverse backgrounds in restoring sections of this historic landmark. These youth will gain valuable conservation skills, as well as life and employability skills, contributing to a new generation of cultural heritage workers with hands-on expertise. Beyond the restoration, 60 young people from diverse communities across Tripoli will participate in a series of community dialogues, using cultural heritage as a bridge for social cohesion and a platform for increased collaboration across communities. By equipping young people with practical skills in conservation and fostering dialogue between diverse communities, "Rooting for the Future" aims to create a lasting impact beyond the restoration work. The project will not only preserve Lebanon’s cultural heritage but also open new employment opportunities for youth in restoration. Moreover, it will help revitalize the Citadel of Tripoli as a space for social cohesion, transforming it into a living symbol of unity and dialogue. By engaging young people from different backgrounds in restoring a shared history, the project fosters exchange, collaboration, and social bonds, strengthening community ties. Project supported by ALIPH with the financial participation of the Principality of Monaco

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. Conflict-induced food insecurity affects millions worldwide, making it one of the most significant drivers of hunger. Armed conflict can lead to poverty, inflation, malnutrition and starvation, but it also frequently results in displacement, which leaves people vulnerable to hunger. Fight for Humanity is currently seeking partnerships to implement these measures in conflict-affected countries such as Colombia, Syria, and Mali, where food insecurity remains an urgent challenge. To read more about the Practical Measures, you can read this article

Fight for Humanity is delighted to share its 2023 Annual Report. In 2023, Fight for Humanity and its partners: Undertook a participatory action research with three key armed and political movements or entities from northern and southern Yemen to understand the factors that can encourage them to promote the protection and participation rights of women and girls. Conducted a campaign through events, online campaigns, and advocacy to raise awareness on the final report of the truth commission notably its chapters on the protection of women and children and its recommendations, in two municipalities of the Cauca department in Colombia.
Took protection measures for more than 200 mosaics in a warehouse near Raqqa and documented more than 1000 artefacts in the Manbij area, in Syria.
Conducted awareness-raising sessions for more than 500 members of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Internal Security Forces and the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria on the prohibition to recruit underage children
Implemented activities to reinforce the peace process between the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN after the name in Spanish) on two topics, gender and environment. In 2024, Fight for Humanity is continuing its operations in several countries affected by armed conflict and violence including Colombia, Syria and Yemen and has defined a new strategy for the coming four years. The organization will reinforce its work on child’s rights, women’s rights, cultural rights, social cohesion and expand on two more topics: the rights to a healthy environment and food security. It will also reinforce its presence in its country of operations and extend to other countries where it can bring an added value. Fight for Humanity would like to thank the members of its Committee, Advisory Council and, Associate experts who are a precious help and its donors, supporters and partners, who make its work possible. Fight for Humanity 2023 Annual Report and Audit report can be downloaded below: