Vol. 4 No. 2 Suppl. 1 (2026): Global Solidarity for Gaza

The humanitarian situation in Gaza has become a significant subject of moral, political, and academic concern. Beyond the destruction of physical infrastructure and the loss of civilian lives, the crisis raises fundamental questions about justice, humanity, human rights, international responsibility, and the meaning of global solidarity in situations of prolonged violence.

This special issue of the Indonesian Red Crescent Humanitarian Journal (Vol. 4 No. 2 Suppl. 1, 2026) presents selected and peer-reviewed papers from The 1st International Conference on Humanity and Global Solidarity (ICONHUM) 2025, held under the theme “Global Solidarity for Gaza: Justice, Humanity, and Human Rights in the Face of Genocide.” The contributions included in this issue were selected based on their scholarly merit and relevance to the journal’s scope.

This issue brings together interdisciplinary perspectives that examine Gaza not only as a site of humanitarian emergency but also as a critical lens through which to understand the fragility of international law, the ethics of humanitarian response, and the responsibilities of global civil society.

The articles address diverse yet interconnected concerns, including humanitarian action, human rights advocacy, international justice, media representation, education, public discourse, faith-based solidarity, and civic mobilization. Collectively, they highlight that solidarity can be understood not only as an expression of concern but also as an ethical and civic engagement with issues of human dignity and justice.

By publishing this special issue, the journal seeks to contribute to scholarly reflection and public discourse on humanitarian crises, particularly in contexts where violence, displacement, and structural inequality continue to challenge the principles of humanity and human rights. It also affirms the importance of academic spaces as sites of critical inquiry and dialogue.

We hope this special issue will contribute to the advancement of humanitarian scholarship and encourage sustained academic engagement with complex global challenges.

Prof. Heru Susetyo, S.H., LL.M., M.Si., Ph.D.
Guest Editor
Special Issue ICONHUM 2025