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
Aftermath of battles and conflict: from challenges to solutions
The end of intense combat during armed conflict – whether permanent or temporary –does not automatically correlate with an end to human suffering. The last four posts in our series ‘IHL in the afterma...
13 Sep 202211min
When will it be over? A fictional civilian’s story in the aftermath of conflict
‘What I know is that for me, for many, the war will not be over until more is done to restore us and our town to normality’. Conflict is not just about international humanitarian law (IHL) and how it ...
7 Sep 202211min
What does ‘back to basics’ mean for gender and the fundamental principles?
The recently-launched ICRC blog series ‘Back to basics: humanitarian principles in contemporary armed conflict’ aims to inspire discussion and debate about the relevance of, and challenges to, the hum...
1 Sep 202216min
‘Catching up with the curve’: the participation of women in disarmament diplomacy
Though it cannot be up to women alone to capture gendered impacts in treaty texts and outcome documents, their perspective has often helped to pave the way. Research shows that women’s participation i...
25 Aug 202214min
‘It was the best of times;it was the worst of times’:a tale of 2 cities in the aftermath of conflict
In seemingly a moment, a city can go from being prosperous and peaceful to completely ravaged by war. Depending on how a conflict plays out and how the parties fulfil their IHL obligations before, dur...
18 Aug 202213min
