Key Developments in Humanitarian Disarmament: Implementing Commitments, Promoting Compliance
As 2025 draws to a close, November and December saw significant activity across core humanitarian disarmament issues, particularly the useContinue Reading
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Key Developments in Humanitarian Disarmament: Challenges, Progress, and Ongoing Need
While our Key Developments feature has had a short hiatus, much has happened over the past several months. The MineContinue Reading
Proposed Mine Ban Treaty Withdrawal: Response from Humanitarian Disarmament Campaigns
This statement is also available in Deutsch, español, and français. As global civil society coalitions working to reduce the catastrophicContinue Reading
Key Developments in Humanitarian Disarmament: Policy Shifts and Tech Decisions Raise New Concerns
Armed Conflict and Civilian Protection Initiative The start of 2025 has been tumultuous, with recent shifts in US foreign policyContinue Reading
The Political Declaration on Explosive Weapons: We Need More from States
Kaya Nadesan, International Network on Explosive Weapons “When a war happens, you are erased–from your city, from your home. AllContinue Reading
Key Developments in Humanitarian Disarmament: Recognition of People-Centered Approach in the Midst of Challenges
Armed Conflict and Civilian Protection Initiative Over the past two months, several developments in the realm of disarmament have raisedContinue Reading
Key Developments in Humanitarian Disarmament: Spotlight on Civilian Protection
Armed Conflict and Civilian Protection Initiative Over the past two months, the urgency of strengthening civilian protection measures has gainedContinue Reading
25 Years of Landmine Monitor Reports: Recognizing Their Impact and Influence
Paul Hannon, former executive director, Mines Action Canada, and former vice chair, ICBL-CMC In October 1992 six organizations—Handicap International (nowContinue Reading
Explosive Weapons Pose Threats to Cultural Heritage: States Have a Tool to Protect It
Bonnie Docherty, Human Rights Watch and Harvard Law School’s International Human Rights Clinic This piece was originally published on Just Security. ReadersContinue Reading
Mariupol’s Devastation and Search for Justice: A Human Rights Watch, SITU Research, and Truth Hounds Investigation
Hina Uddin, Harvard Law School International Human Rights Clinic Immediately upon the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Mariupol became aContinue Reading