‘Nothing about us without us’: including civilians with disabilities in the aftermath
As the smoke clears, a range of challenges reveal themselves in the wake of battles and conflict. These issues impact civilians in different ways, according to their particular circumstances. In thi...
15 Nov 202213min
Who gets what: how to get climate finance working for the people who need it most
Global attention is squarely focused on COP27 of the UN Framework Convention of Climate Change (UNFCCC) now underway in Sharm El Sheikh. Parties to the convention are focusing on defining and operatio...
10 Nov 202215min
Towards a ‘digital emblem’? Five questions on law, tech, and policy
Doctors who provide care for the war wounded and ICRC delegates who work in areas affected by armed conflict rely on a unique and universally recognized symbol of protection: the distinctive red cross...
3 Nov 202212min
Dangerous forces: the protection of nuclear power plants in armed conflict
As the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine drags on, the international community continues to sound the alarm about the significant risks of a nuclear reactor accident as a result ...
18 Okt 202231min
Safeguarding humanitarian organizations from digital threats
For decades, there has been consensus in the international community that in times of armed conflict, impartial humanitarian operations and the humanitarian personnel involved therein must not be targ...
13 Okt 202212min
The status and protection of third-country nationals in international armed conflict
In international armed conflict, citizens of non-belligerent States can (and do) find their way onto the battlefield. Whether they arrive as volunteers, security company employees, or mercenaries, so-...
6 Okt 202210min
Gender inequality, armed conflict & climate change: why militaries can & should map compounded risk
In areas marked by gender inequality, women and girls are particularly at risk of the compounding effects of armed conflict and climate change. Militaries should track these risks to ensure they devel...
29 Sep 202219min
Climate and environment considerations for weapon bearers in armed conflict
Why should parties to a conflict care about climate change and the environment? This is a question that is frequently raised when discussing the intersection of climate, conflict and the environment. ...
22 Sep 202218min
