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Northeast India: Another step towards ending sexual violence
On 1 July, the National Socialist Council of Nagalim, led by Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah (NSCN-IM), signed Geneva Call’s Deed of Commitment prohibiting sexual violence and against gender discrimination, thereby formalizing its own long-standing policy on these issues. The NSCN-IM is the fifth armed non-State actor (ANSA) in the region to sign this […]
First African signatory to the Deed of Commitment protecting children in armed conflict
The SPLM (Sudan) has committed to prohibiting the use of children in hostilities and to ensuring that children are not recruited into or forcibly associated with armed forces. Following several meetings and work sessions between the SPLM (Sudan) representatives and Geneva Call’s staff, to discuss the concrete implementation of the obligations under this Deed, the […]
Iran: a Kurdish armed movement takes official commitments to reinforce the protection of civilian
The Kurdistan Freedom Party (Parti Azadi Kurdistan, PAK) from Iran, has signed Geneva Call’s three Deeds of Commitment banning AP mines, prohibiting sexual violence and against gender discrimination, and protecting children in armed conflict. This took place on 28 June 2015 in the Kurdish region of Iraq. The PAK was represented by its Vice President, […]
Geneva Call’s 2014 annual report is now available
2014 was marked by an increase in the number and intensity of non-international armed conflicts in different contexts and countries. These conflicts are taking a dramatic toll on civilian populations, forcing families to leave their homes or children to enrol as fighters. More than ever, dialogue with armed non-State actors (ANSAs) is necessary for the […]