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Shia Religious Leaders set precedents and agree on IDP Protection in Najaf/Iraq
On 30 April, Shia religious leaders, religious scholars and academics from Iraq, Lebanon, Iran, Yemen and Bahrain convened in Najaf/Iraq at the Islamic University under the auspices of Geneva Call. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss how religious leaders could include protection messages into their regular practice with the goal of advocating and fostering […]
Geneva Call launches its “Fighter not Killer” Facebook campaign in Libya
In light of the latest escalation of the conflict in Libya, Geneva Call is launching a campaign to raise awareness about the rules of war among all parties to the conflict in Libya. Geneva Call’s “Fighter not Killer” Facebook campaign will be disseminated extensively in Tripoli and the surrounding cities of Sabha and Benghazi, with […]
Statement of Mr. Alain Délétroz, Director General of Geneva Call, on the adoption of Resolution 2462 by the United Nations Security Council
On 28 March 2019, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2462 on preventing and combating the financing of terrorism. While the legitimate concerns of United Nations Member States regarding the need to address the security threat posed by terrorism are understood and shared by Geneva Call, we are concerned regarding the potential negative impact […]
Naval Mines and International Humanitarian Law
Summary Relatively little attention has been paid to naval mines for quite some time, because they have rarely been used in recent years. They are known as inexpensive, self-contained explosive devices with significant tactical, operational and strategic value. Despite their military qualities, they continue to pose a risk for civilian populations and commercial shipping in […]