Russia's invasion and occupation of Ukraine is characterised by industrial-scale state-sponsored theft and robbery. This is particularly evident in the agricultural sector. Russian occupiers have seized land, agricultural infrastructure and millions of tons of grain,...
Panel Discussion | Reporting on Crimes of Starvation
In this unique event, the Frontline Club and Global Rights Compliance will discuss the most common factual situations and peel back the layers of law and politics surrounding starvation. A global food insecurity crisis looming, hunger being driven to famine levels, fields and farm machinery attacked and besieged city civilians drinking snow and looking for animals to cook. Yet starvation as a war crime still rarely hits the headlines. The use of starvation as a deliberate tactic in today’s conflicts has been on the rise since 2017, from Yemen to Ukraine, South Sudan to Tigray to name just a few. Accurate reporting is critical, investigations and accountability are demanded.
Global Rights Compliance is an international legal foundation founded by international lawyers with a mission to enable people and communities to achieve justice through the innovative application of international law. They possess unrivalled global expertise and granular knowledge on the crime of starvation and right to food violations, derived from a dedicated starvation portfolio established in 2017.
The Frontline Club is a gathering place for journalists. They champion independent journalism, freedom of speech and work to support the welfare and safety of media workers around the world.