Protection of civilians in armed conflict
… is equally important in States’ counter-terrorism activities amounting to armed …
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Internal conflicts or other situations of violence – what is the difference for victims?
… such as civil unrest, riots, isolated acts of terrorism or other sporadic acts of violence. …
2013 Arms Trade Treaty - Factsheet
… under international instruments relating to terrorism to which the State is a Party, or an …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The art of stopping the moment
16 May 2019, Butembo. A family member mourns the death of a relative who is a victim of Ebola. The funeral is conducted under police supervision One of the most important elements of the culture of …
My message to the Movement: It’s time to awaken the giant.
… as national security policies and counter terrorism measures threaten to override …
How does law protect in war?
… de, Les nouveaux mondes rebelles: conflits, terrorisme et contestations, Paris, Michalon, … conflits d’hier et d’aujourd’hui, terrorisme et nouvelles menaces, Paris, … 2009, pp. 320-336. HEINTZE Hans-Joachim, “Terrorism and Asymmetrical Conflicts: a Role …
General and specific protection of women under international humanitarian law
… penalties and all measures of intimidation or terrorism. GC IV, Art. 34 Prohibition of the … punishments; taking of hostages; acts of terrorism; outrages upon personal dignity, in …
Our work in Cambodia
… of Cambodia and the National Counter-Terrorism Committee to impress upon …
Time does not heal the wound, it teaches you to live with it
Losing someone you love is the worst nightmare every human being dreads. When you lose a loved one to conflict and violence, there is more than pain. There is anger and frustration. There is trying …
Making a case for humanitarian norms in a populist world
… value-for-money. The all-pervasive anti-terrorism discourse is one of our biggest …
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