


The 20th century saw over 191 million conflict-related deaths. Conflict-affected countries are less likely to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Of the 68.5 million people currently displaced by conflict, almost 60% have not crossed international borders and remain in the country affected 3 as internally displaced persons (IDPs).

2 Populations seek refuge from active conflict to escape the direct danger of warfare, food insecurity and loss of livelihoods. 1 Armed conflicts affect health: they entail violence, displacement, infrastructure damage and the disruption of public health services. Public health, social determinants, war BackgroundĪccording to the World Bank, 2 billion people currently live in areas that are fragile or affected by conflict.
