Humanitarian Crisis and Human Rights in Tigray

Summary

The European Parliament calls for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access in Ethiopia's Tigray region to address a massive human rights crisis. It highlights the extreme suffering of women and children due to conflict, famine, and violence.
9 06.10.2022
Other
justice
refugee
human rights
social policy
international relations

Key points

  • An urgent call for an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of safe humanitarian access to all affected regions.
  • Strong condemnation of the use of starvation and the obstruction of food and healthcare as methods of warfare.
  • Demands for protection and medical support for women and girls facing widespread sexual violence.
  • Addressing the severe impact on children, including malnutrition, loss of education, and recruitment into armed groups.

Speeches

20 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
1:50 min
13.1. The recent humanitarian and human rights situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, notably that of children
2:22 min
13.1. The recent humanitarian and human rights situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, notably that of children
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