ICRC engagement with armed groups in 2022

January 12, 2023 11 mins read Analysis / Humanitarian Action Matthew Bamber-Zryd

In line with its mandate, the ICRC engages with all parties to an armed conflict, including non-State armed groups. The ICRC has a ...

Where are the carrots? Positive discipline for armed groups

March 19, 2020 14 mins read Generating Respect for IHL / Influencing Behaviour in Armed Conflict / Law and Conflict / Sexual Violence Anki Sjöberg

We read about violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law on a ...

Behind the scenes: The Roots of Restraint in War study

June 18, 2018 11 mins read Armed Groups / Generating Respect for IHL / Humanitarian Action / Influencing Behaviour in Armed Conflict / Law and Conflict / Religion / Sexual Violence Fiona Terry & Brian McQuinn

The Roots of Restraint in War—a study that updates the 2004 Roots of Behaviour in ...

Ten armed groups share their views on education in armed conflict

May 2, 2018 12 mins read Analysis / Armed Groups / Humanitarian Action / Law and Conflict Ezequiel Heffes & Carolin Nehmé

It is well known that armed non-State actors (ANSAs) often pose a threat to education. ...

Can religious leaders play a role in enhancing compliance with IHL?

December 20, 2017 12 mins read Analysis / Armed Groups / Generating Respect for IHL / Law and Conflict / Religion Ioana Cismas & Ezequiel Heffes

The effectiveness of international humanitarian law (IHL) faces challenges from different quarters. Parties may be ...