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Israel’s Extreme Restrictions on Medical Supplies Entering Gaza Have Caused Death and Anguish: New Study

The Israeli government’s restrictions on medical supplies entering Gaza have led to preventable suffering and death, according to a new study published today by Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and the Global Human Rights Clinic (GHRC) at the University of Chicago Law School.   “Throughout this war, Israel’s limits on life-saving medical supplies – such as […]

July 9, 2025
Attacks on Health Care, Persecution of Health Workers
Multimedia

“We Could Have Saved So Many More”: Anguish and Death Caused by Israel’s Restrictions on Medical Supplies in Gaza​

At every point in their effort to provide care in Gaza, volunteer health care professionals face systematic practices and policies that directly impact their ability to prevent suffering and loss.

July 9, 2025
Attacks on Health Care, Mass Atrocities
Other

FAQs: Access to Health Care Supplies and “Dual Use” Items and Restrictions

What does international law say about access to medical supplies in conflict zones? What is the obligation of parties to a conflict to ensure access to health care supplies? Medical supplies are never to be used strategically in warfare. In times of conflict, all parties to the conflict must both “allow and facilitate rapid and […]

July 9, 2025
Blog

A City Finds Its Voice: Mosul Establishes Survivor-Centered Justice 

In May 2025, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) sent a team of forensic experts to Mosul in northern Iraq to conduct a workshop on survivor-centered justice for judges from towns that experienced crimes firsthand committed by the self-declared Islamic State (IS or ISIL). Mosul, located in the Nineveh Governorate in northern Iraq, served as the […]

July 3, 2025
Mass Atrocities, Sexual Violence, Torture
Other

Q&A: 4 July 2025 Hearing before the Cour de cassation (French Supreme Court) 

On the legality of the arrest warrant against Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian Chemical Weapons case (question of personal immunity)  This document shares detailed information about the upcoming hearing before the French Cour de cassation, during which a panel of judges will hear arguments about whether former President of Syria Bashar al-Assad should be legally immune […]

July 3, 2025
Chemical Weapons
Statements

Statement by Civil Society Organizations on the Upcoming French Cour de Cassation Hearing Regarding Immunities for State Officials

On July 4, 2025, the French Cour de cassation will hold a landmark hearing to determine the legality of the arrest warrant issued for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. This hearing represents a pivotal moment in the global fight against impunity for crimes under international law, including chemical weapons attacks constituting war crimes and crimes […]

July 3, 2025
Chemical Weapons
Press Release

Agreement Between Rwanda and DRC “Sidelines Human Rights”: PHR

In response to the U.S. government-facilitated agreement signed today by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda, which aims to bring peace to the conflict-affected region of eastern DRC, the following statement is attributable to Sam Zarifi, JD, executive director at Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), which has worked in […]

June 27, 2025
Sexual Violence
Multimedia

Dr. Salim Abdool Karim on Impact of U.S. Aid Funding Cuts

Salim S. Abdool Karim, MD, PhD, FRS, director of the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) and PHR Advisory Council member, reflects on the wide-ranging consequences of cuts to U.S. aid by the Trump administration. As an expert in clinical diseases epidemiology, Dr. Abdool Karim warns of both the unmistakable […]

June 26, 2025
Blog

Health Workers at the Frontlines of Justice: Confronting the Intergenerational Impact of Sexual Violence in Conflict 

On June 19, the international community marks the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict – a day to honor the strength of survivors and recommit to the pursuit of justice and healing. This year’s theme, “The Intergenerational Impact of Sexual Violence” calls global attention to the profound and enduring harm inflicted […]

June 18, 2025
Statements

ICE Immigration Raids Endanger Health and Human Rights: PHR 

In response to increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehensions of immigrants in the United States, the following statement is attributable to Katherine Peeler, MD, medical advisor at Physicians for Human Rights (PHR):  “Immigrants in the United States are facing increasing risks to their health and human rights following the announcement in late May […]

June 16, 2025
Asylum

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