UN Security Council

Conflict in the time of coronavirus

12 May 2020

We cannot effectively respond to a global pandemic when millions of people are still caught in warzones. We cannot treat sick people when hospitals are being bombed. We must have a global ceasefire, and we must put our collective resources behind making that ceasefire a reality.
UN Security Council must call for immediate ceasefire after bombing of fish market and hospital in the city of Hudaydah

3 August 2018
The world must back peace, not war, to put an end to civilian suffering in Yemen

4 July 2018

While all parties fighting refuse to compromise, Yemen's civilians are paying the price. As the Hudaydah offensive moves closer to the sea port and city, world leaders have a choice to put their full backing behind peace to bring an end to this crisis, or oversee a potential humanitarian catastrophe.
The fighting must stop – to create a space for peace

20 June 2018

On 13 June 2018, The Saudi- and UAE-led coalition launched an attack on Hodeida, Yemen’s lifeline port. One week on, the Coalition has ignored all warnings and combined forces have pressed ahead to take Hodeida airport. The advance must now stop and efforts be refocused on peace. Taking the battle to a densely-populated city will have a much higher humanitarian toll.
The world needs a new strategy to protect the people of Hodeida and avoid catastrophe

15 June 2018

The Saudi - and UAE - led Coalition’s assault on Hodeida – Yemen’s lifeline port – threatens hundreds of thousands of civilians in that city, and around 20 million more who rely on its imports of food, fuel, medicine and other supplies. The strategy to prevent this assault through quiet diplomacy has failed. For the sake of millions of Yemenis, the time for a more effective strategy is now.
UN renews authorization of cross border aid for Syrians

21 December 2017

By renewing the authorization of these cross-border aid deliveries, millions of people in Syria will continue to receive crucial humanitarian relief.
Fuelling the Fire

11 March 2016

March 2016 marks five years of conflict in Syria. This paper examines what the UN Security Council demands happen in Syria; the situation since March 2015 and significant actions by the Permanent Members of the UNSC.
Aid agencies give UN Security Council a 'fail grade' on Syria

12 March 2015

21 humanitarian and human rights organizations say warring parties and powerful states have failed to implement UNSC resolutions leading to “worst year” of crisis for civilians in Syria.
Oxfam's response as UN Security Council reviews progress on Humanitarian Access in Syria

30 April 2014

On Wednesday 30 April, the Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos, will address the UN Security Council on Syria.
Afghanistan at a Crossroads

31 January 2014

As Afghanistan prepares for presidential elections and the withdrawal of international forces, insecurity continues to spread across the country, with a devastating impact on civilians.