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Six communities in rural Colombia speak with one voice on the rules of war
Six communities in Arauca, Colombia came together to directly address the armed groups in their territory and demand their compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL). These communities could already name what the conflict was doing to them: anti-personnel mines were destroying families; accusations linking local leaders to armed groups were stigmatizing them; and blurred lines […]
Responding to civilian protection needs in South Sudan – Five Unilateral Declarations and an MoU mark a way forward for the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA)
Civilians in South Sudan continue to face severe humanitarian challenges. According to the 2026 UN OCHA South Sudan Humanitarian Response Plan (HNRP), an estimated 10 million people require assistance. Around 7.7 million or 57% of the population are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or higher), with protection risks especially high in conflict-affected states such as Jonglei, Unity, and Upper Nile. The crisis is unfolding in a deteriorating […]
Innovative IHL tools by Geneva Call Ukraine awarded two prizes
The “Laws of War Bootcamp” has received two national awards in Ukraine. Launched by Geneva Call Ukraine in August 2025, the platform offers practical tools to train military personnel on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and how to apply it in the field. It was built in response to the evolving realities of warfare in Ukraine […]
Civilians first: humanitarian diplomacy as a pathway to protection
At a time of increasingly complex, fragmented, and destructive conflicts, the importance of humanitarian diplomacy has never been greater. The recent publication of the European Union’s Joint Communication on Humanitarian Aid underscores this reality, reaffirming the central role of protection, humanitarian diplomacy, and respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Rights Law (IHRL). For organisations like […]