The article reminds us that militarized approach continues to make the situation violence worse. It has increased food insecurity, forced displacement and human rights abuses. In contrast, a holistic humanitarian approach would cost less and would help communities to build resilience and be better prepared to withstand future violence and disasters. It calls us to advocate and influence policymakers to offer a robust support for peacebuilding interventions that reduce prejudice and build trust. Published by PeaceSigns (March 29, 2019). Read more