Researching the Impact ofAttacks on Healthcare
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The impact of attacks against healthcare in armed conflict is an intractable and priority knowledge gap despite multiple initiatives that have improved data collection about these attacks. Better understanding could help promote the resilience of health programs, enable more effective mitigation measures, inform accountability mechanisms, and advance advocacy efforts.
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News
Publication: Attacks on health in Syria
Published by RIAH consortium member Rohini Haar et al. this paper is a qualitative study of health system and community impacts.
![Publication: Attacks on health in Syria](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-24-at-15.21.16-330x280.png)
Article on IHL and the Israel-Hamas conflict
Consortium member Rohini Haar co-authored this recent article in which we are reminded that human rights should not be cast aside during times of war
![Article on IHL and the Israel-Hamas conflict](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-09-at-10.52.05-330x280.png)
Consortium member publishes Op-ed
Attacks on healthcare facilities and staff have exacerbated the suffering caused by the conflict in Sudan. The global health community must respond with solidarity and support, write Khidir Dalouk and Rohini J Haar
![Consortium member publishes Op-ed](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-05-at-14.32.09-330x280.png)
New Toolkit Published
Ending Violence Against HealthCare (EVAC) project, created Evidence that Protects Health Care: A toolkit with tried and tested tools to document, analyse, and advocate for ending violence against healthcare
![New Toolkit Published](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Toolkit-330x280.png)
Report published on Ukraine
This report, jointly authored by RIAH consortium members Insecurity Insight, documents the staggering toll that Russia’s aggression has had on Ukraine’s health care system since February 2022.
![Report published on Ukraine](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ukraine-report-330x280.png)
New Blog Post
RIAH PI Larissa Fast summarises our recent article on using data to create change in this “ICTs for Development” blog post.
![New Blog Post](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ICTs-for-Dev-330x280.png)
Report Published for the IPI
RIAH Researcher Rohini Haar collaborated on a recently published report for the International Peace Institute on improving data collection on attacks on healthcare. Click for the full report.
![Report Published for the IPI](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IPI-report-1-330x280.png)
Report published: Crisis in Afghanistan
RIAH Co-I, Prof Rubenstein, along with other colleagues at Hopkins recently wrote and published this important report on the maternal and child health crisis facing Afghanistan. Click for the full report.
![Report published: Crisis in Afghanistan](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Len-report-2022-330x280.png)
Conference Presentation
Co-Investigator Bertrand Taithe presented on Intimacy and the
Gendering of War: Women’s experiences of insurgency war (1996-2006) in Nepal. Click to see the full conference programme.
![Conference Presentation](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Laure-workshop-Nov-2022-330x280.png)
Publication: Joint Health Staff Survey in South Sudan
RIAH partners Insecurity Insight collaborated on this study which aims to identify incidents of violence as experienced by health care staff since 2021 and to better understand health workers perspectives on causes, impact and prevention and response.
![Publication: Joint Health Staff Survey in South Sudan](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SS-staff-survey-330x280.png)
Publication: Attacks on health in Syria
Published by RIAH consortium member Rohini Haar et al. this paper is a qualitative study of health system and community impacts.
![Publication: Attacks on health in Syria](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-24-at-15.21.16-330x280.png)
Article on IHL and the Israel-Hamas conflict
Consortium member Rohini Haar co-authored this recent article in which we are reminded that human rights should not be cast aside during times of war
![Article on IHL and the Israel-Hamas conflict](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-09-at-10.52.05-330x280.png)
Consortium member publishes Op-ed
Attacks on healthcare facilities and staff have exacerbated the suffering caused by the conflict in Sudan. The global health community must respond with solidarity and support, write Khidir Dalouk and Rohini J Haar
![Consortium member publishes Op-ed](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-05-at-14.32.09-330x280.png)
New Toolkit Published
Ending Violence Against HealthCare (EVAC) project, created Evidence that Protects Health Care: A toolkit with tried and tested tools to document, analyse, and advocate for ending violence against healthcare
![New Toolkit Published](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Toolkit-330x280.png)
Report published on Ukraine
This report, jointly authored by RIAH consortium members Insecurity Insight, documents the staggering toll that Russia’s aggression has had on Ukraine’s health care system since February 2022.
![Report published on Ukraine](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ukraine-report-330x280.png)
New Blog Post
RIAH PI Larissa Fast summarises our recent article on using data to create change in this “ICTs for Development” blog post.
![New Blog Post](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ICTs-for-Dev-330x280.png)
Report Published for the IPI
RIAH Researcher Rohini Haar collaborated on a recently published report for the International Peace Institute on improving data collection on attacks on healthcare. Click for the full report.
![Report Published for the IPI](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IPI-report-1-330x280.png)
Report published: Crisis in Afghanistan
RIAH Co-I, Prof Rubenstein, along with other colleagues at Hopkins recently wrote and published this important report on the maternal and child health crisis facing Afghanistan. Click for the full report.
![Report published: Crisis in Afghanistan](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Len-report-2022-330x280.png)
Conference Presentation
Co-Investigator Bertrand Taithe presented on Intimacy and the
Gendering of War: Women’s experiences of insurgency war (1996-2006) in Nepal. Click to see the full conference programme.
![Conference Presentation](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Laure-workshop-Nov-2022-330x280.png)
Publication: Joint Health Staff Survey in South Sudan
RIAH partners Insecurity Insight collaborated on this study which aims to identify incidents of violence as experienced by health care staff since 2021 and to better understand health workers perspectives on causes, impact and prevention and response.
![Publication: Joint Health Staff Survey in South Sudan](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SS-staff-survey-330x280.png)
New Publication: Intimacy and the gendering of war healthcare
RIAH colleagues discuss women’s experiences of insurgent warfare, with special reference to the conflict in Nepal between 1996 and 2006.
![New Publication: Intimacy and the gendering of war healthcare](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot-2024-07-15-at-10.56.45-330x280.png)
SHCC Report 2023
As a part of our data collection on instances of attacks, partners at SHCC produce an annual report on violence against health workers, facilities, and transport in conflict areas around the world.
![SHCC Report 2023](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-22-at-16.02.12-330x280.png)
Humanity Special Issue Out
This issue features two papers from the RIAH consortium: one on history writing and attacks on healthcare, and a second on our case study in Nepal.
![Humanity Special Issue Out](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-20-at-12.19.52-330x280.png)
Case Study Report on impacts in the DRC
The study aimed to measure how these attacks affected health care accessibility for pregnant women and children under five, employing a mixed-methods approach. The report is also available in French via IRC’s website.
![Case Study Report on impacts in the DRC](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-13-at-11.38.58-330x280.png)
Publication: impacts on female workers
Results of our second study in Colombia show that impacts of attacks affect negatively the professional and personal life of the female workers and are aggravated by structural violence with little or no institutional response.
![Publication: impacts on female workers](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-04-at-10.33.38-330x280.png)
Milestone: Over 1000 Attacks in the oPt
Consortium members Insecurity Insight continue to produce bi-monthly updates on incidents in Israel and the oPt – see ‘Project Data’ page for the link.
![Milestone: Over 1000 Attacks in the oPt](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-03-at-10.19.02-330x280.png)
Update 25 Dec: Israel and the oPt
Insecurity Insight has identified 539 incidents of violence against or obstruction of access to health care in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories between 07 Oct and 25 Dec 2023.
![Update 25 Dec: Israel and the oPt](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-03-at-13.52.01-330x280.png)
Update 18 Dec: Israel and the oPt
Insecurity Insight has identified 510 incidents of violence against or obstruction of access to health care in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories between 07 Oct and 18 Dec 2023.
![Update 18 Dec: Israel and the oPt](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2024-01-03-at-11.27.46-330x280.png)
Update 11 Dec: Israel and the oPt
Insecurity Insight has identified 497 incidents of violence against or obstruction of access to health care in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories between 07 Oct and 11 Dec 2023.
![Update 11 Dec: Israel and the oPt](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-18-at-10.59.24-330x280.png)
Comment piece
Have attacks on healthcare become the new normal? Colleagues from the RIAH consortium issue a public health call to action for armed conflicts before it is too late.
![Comment piece](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-03-at-11.57.41-330x280.png)
New Publication: Intimacy and the gendering of war healthcare
RIAH colleagues discuss women’s experiences of insurgent warfare, with special reference to the conflict in Nepal between 1996 and 2006.
![New Publication: Intimacy and the gendering of war healthcare](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot-2024-07-15-at-10.56.45-330x280.png)
SHCC Report 2023
As a part of our data collection on instances of attacks, partners at SHCC produce an annual report on violence against health workers, facilities, and transport in conflict areas around the world.
![SHCC Report 2023](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-22-at-16.02.12-330x280.png)
Humanity Special Issue Out
This issue features two papers from the RIAH consortium: one on history writing and attacks on healthcare, and a second on our case study in Nepal.
![Humanity Special Issue Out](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-20-at-12.19.52-330x280.png)
Case Study Report on impacts in the DRC
The study aimed to measure how these attacks affected health care accessibility for pregnant women and children under five, employing a mixed-methods approach. The report is also available in French via IRC’s website.
![Case Study Report on impacts in the DRC](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-13-at-11.38.58-330x280.png)
Publication: impacts on female workers
Results of our second study in Colombia show that impacts of attacks affect negatively the professional and personal life of the female workers and are aggravated by structural violence with little or no institutional response.
![Publication: impacts on female workers](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-04-at-10.33.38-330x280.png)
Milestone: Over 1000 Attacks in the oPt
Consortium members Insecurity Insight continue to produce bi-monthly updates on incidents in Israel and the oPt – see ‘Project Data’ page for the link.
![Milestone: Over 1000 Attacks in the oPt](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-03-at-10.19.02-330x280.png)
Update 25 Dec: Israel and the oPt
Insecurity Insight has identified 539 incidents of violence against or obstruction of access to health care in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories between 07 Oct and 25 Dec 2023.
![Update 25 Dec: Israel and the oPt](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-03-at-13.52.01-330x280.png)
Update 18 Dec: Israel and the oPt
Insecurity Insight has identified 510 incidents of violence against or obstruction of access to health care in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories between 07 Oct and 18 Dec 2023.
![Update 18 Dec: Israel and the oPt](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2024-01-03-at-11.27.46-330x280.png)
Update 11 Dec: Israel and the oPt
Insecurity Insight has identified 497 incidents of violence against or obstruction of access to health care in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories between 07 Oct and 11 Dec 2023.
![Update 11 Dec: Israel and the oPt](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-18-at-10.59.24-330x280.png)
Comment piece
Have attacks on healthcare become the new normal? Colleagues from the RIAH consortium issue a public health call to action for armed conflicts before it is too late.
![Comment piece](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-03-at-11.57.41-330x280.png)
Consortium
Our group is comprised of leading academics and data experts. We are an interdisciplinary group of researchers including social scientists, epidemiologists, historians, and experts in international relations, global health and law.
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Professor Larissa Fast
Principal Investigator
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Professor Karl Blanchet
Co-Investigator
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Professor Leonard Rubenstein
Co-Investigator
![Professor Bertrand Taithe](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Professor-Bertrand-Taithe-255x270.jpg)
Professor Bertrand Taithe
Co-Investigator
![Christina Wille](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Christina-Wille-255x270.jpg)
Christina Wille
Director of Insecurity Insight
![Dr Rohini Haar](https://riah.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Dr-Rohini-Haar-255x270.jpg)
Dr Rohini Haar
Research Fellow
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Dr Roisin Read
Research Fellow
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Audrey Mahieu
Research Fellow
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Dr Stephanie Rinaldi
Programme Manager