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Yemen: first workshop for women from civil society on the law of armed conflict
From 8 to 12 October 2017, Geneva Call organized a three-day training session on the law of armed conflict and a two-day thematic workshop on child protection, the ban on anti-personnel mines and the prohibition of sexual violence in armed conflict. The event took place in Amman, in Jordan, and gathered 17 women representing 16 […]
New study: how to better protect civilians from explosive weapons by armed non-State actors?
On 1st December 2017, Geneva Call released a report entitled “Six armed non-State actors share their policies and practice with regards to protecting civilians from explosive weapons.” This paper identifies some of the initial steps that States, UN agencies and I/NGOs can take to address the challenge of reducing civilian casualties as a result of […]
2017 Garance Talks: the role of armed non-State actors in the administration of justice in armed conflict
On 22 November, Geneva Call held its second session of Garance Talks on the topic of the administration of justice by armed non-State actors (ANSA). ANSAs frequently carry out judicial or quasi-judicial procedures during conflicts. Although the administration of justice is a governmental function, international law asserts that all parties to an armed conflict must […]
Syria: general commanders of four Free Syrian Army brigades make humanitarian commitments in Geneva
On 14 November 2017, the general commanders of four Free Syrian Army (FSA) brigades signed various Deeds of Commitment during a ceremony in the Alabama Room at Geneva town hall in the presence of a representative from the Geneva authorities. The Al-Motasim Brigade, Brigade 51 and the Al-Hamza division are part of the Euphrates Shield […]