Rising Up in Response: Women's Rights Activism in Conflict examines how women and grassroots organizations mobilize to protect and promote women’s rights in contexts of armed conflict and politic…
This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the political, social, and institutional context surrounding security sector reform (SSR) in Serbia from 1989 to 2009. It traces the transition from …
This report investigates the role of the Mexican state in rural violence, examining patterns of human rights violations committed in the countryside and the degree of state responsibility. It docum…
The Additional Protocols to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949 expand and strengthen the protections of international humanitarian law in armed conflicts. Adopted in 1977, Protocol I addresse…
The Geneva Conventions of August 12, 1949, constitute the core of modern international humanitarian law, establishing rules to protect victims of armed conflict. Comprising four treaties, they prov…
International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights: Fact Sheet No. 13 explains the relationship and distinctions between international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law. It out…
Escalation and Negotiation in International Conflicts explores the dynamics of how conflicts between states and political actors intensify and the mechanisms available to de-escalate them through n…
The Impact of Mercenary Activities on the Right of Peoples to Self-Determination: Fact Sheet No. 28 examines the ways in which mercenary involvement in armed conflicts undermines the exercise of pe…
Advisory Services and Technical Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights: Fact Sheet No. 3 (Rev. 1) outlines the United Nations’ programs and mechanisms designed to assist states in strengthening…
The book War, Conflict, and Human Rights: Theory and Practice provides a comprehensive analysis of the intricate relationship between armed conflict and the protection of human rights. It explores …
This book provides a comprehensive set of professional standards to guide humanitarian and human rights actors engaged in protection work during armed conflicts and other contexts of violence. It e…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship and distinctions between international human rights law and international humanitarian law. It explores their historical development,…
The book “A Reign of Terror: Human Rights Violations in Aceh 1998–2000” documents the widespread and systematic human rights abuses committed during the period of armed conflict in Aceh, Indo…
Thematic Assessment: Women and Peace-Building in Central Sulawesi and North Maluku examines the roles and contributions of women in post-conflict recovery and peace initiatives. The study highlight…
This book provides practical guidelines and methods for addressing gender-based crimes in situations of armed conflict. It examines legal frameworks, documentation processes, and survivor-centered …
This book explores the intersections of gender, armed conflict, and peacekeeping operations. It examines how conflict affects men and women differently, and how peacekeeping missions often reflect …