From disenchantment to a universal culture of compliance: IHL education “2.0” April 10, 2025 12 mins read Accountability / Analysis / Communications / Conduct of Hostilities / Education in Armed Conflict / Generating Respect for IHL / IHL / Law and Conflict / Youth and IHL Etienne Kuster, Catherine Gribbin, Jonathan Somer, Thomas Harper & Charlotte Tocchio As public opinion is critical in shaping decision-making during armed conflict, engaging with and informing ...
Beyond prevalence: new approaches to measuring sexual- and gender-based violence prevention in conflict settings December 5, 2024 12 mins read Analysis / Gender / Gender and conflict / IHL / Sexual Violence / Social Protection / Special Protections / Special Themes Zuleyka Piniella & Jessica Lenz When discussing the measurement of sexual- and gender-based violence (SGBV) prevention in humanitarian settings, reactions ...
Sexual and gender-based violence in migration contexts: does faith sensitivity matter? September 21, 2023 20 mins read Analysis / Gender and conflict / Migration / Religion / Sexual Violence Sandra Iman Pertek, Ahmed Al-Dawoody & Amjad Saleem Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is tragically widespread along migration journeys, especially when these take ...
Armed conflict and the pandemic accord: what states should do next for conflict-affected populations September 6, 2023 10 mins read Analysis / Health Care / Health care / History / Humanitarian Action / Social Protection Micaela Serafini & Avigail Shai Armed conflict and other humanitarian emergencies disrupt health systems in many ways: making healthcare less ...
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 ...
A global ban on nuclear weapons: Are we there yet? May 24, 2017 12 mins read Analysis / Law and Conflict / Weapons Melina Lito In the heart of the Cold War, nuclear weapons were the central issue of international peace and security debates, with a devastating nuclear ...
Space law revisited (3/3): The regime of international liability in space April 27, 2017 10 mins read Analysis / Law and Conflict / New Technologies Pavle Kilibarda Outer space is becoming an arena for technological shows of force – whether by deployment of spy satellites or testing of weapons. What ...
Fighting together: Obligations and opportunities in partnered warfare March 28, 2017 10 mins read Analysis / Law and Conflict / Partnering in Warfare Cordula Droege & David Tuck Partnered warfare — i.e. activities in support of Parties to armed conflict—is a reality that demands attention. For civilians, the sick, the wounded and for ...
IHL and Islam: An overview March 14, 2017 22 mins read Analysis / Conduct of Hostilities / Islamic Law / Law and Conflict / Primers / Religion Ahmed Al-Dawoody With armed conflicts taking place in so many parts of the Muslim world, the Islamic ...
Introducing the second multi-blog series on the updated Geneva Conventions Commentaries February 21, 2017 2 mins read Analysis / Conduct of Hostilities / ICRC Commentaries / Law and Conflict The editors In order to bring to light the significance of the updated Commentary on the First Geneva ...
A new humanitarian law course for practitioners: Modernizing the ICRC’s approach to legal training January 6, 2017 6 mins read Events and highlights / Law and Conflict Pavle Kilibarda & Etienne Kuster Whether they engage in dialogue with belligerent parties or distribute relief to war-afflicted populations across the globe, humanitarian practitioners need to understand the ...
Space law revisited (2/3): Are weapons of mass destruction prohibited in space? December 21, 2016 8 mins read Analysis / Law and Conflict / New Technologies / Weapons Pavle Kilibarda Outer space is becoming an arena for technological shows of force – whether by deployment of spy satellites or testing of weapons. What ...
