The consequences of further armed conflict in Ukraine

With the threat of Russia using military force looming, Amnesty International warns that another escalation of the armed conflict in Ukraine will have devastating consequences for human rights in the region; threatening civilian lives, livelihoods and infrastructure; driving acute food shortages; and potentially causing mass displacement.
 
Economic and social rights have already been negatively impacted. Rising prices for basic foods and goods, including medical supplies, are affecting people’s right to healthcare and to an adequate standard of living in Ukraine.  This is particularly felt by the very old, the very young, and those on low incomes. HelpAge International state that a humanitarian crisis already exists in part of Eastern Ukraine.