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General situation On October 9, the Turkish military forces and their allies started an offensive in Northeastern Syria, following the announcement of the United States’ withdrawal from the area. A few days later, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) requested the support of the Government of Syria (GoS) military forces, which resulted in their access to […]

Geneva Call reminds all parties involved in the current hostilities, including armed non-State actors signatories of Geneva Call’s Deeds of Commitment on sexual violence and gender discrimination, prohibition of landmines and child protection to ensure respect of their obligations under International Humanitarian Law. It is imperative that all parties respect the rights of the civilian populations and take all necessary measures […]

On September 18 and 19 in Erbil (Iraq), Geneva Call held a two-day “Expert Workshop on Regional Humanitarian Issues and armed non-State actor (ANSA) Engagement” in the presence of representatives from ten international organizations and both local and international non-governmental organizations. In a region where instances of armed conflict are rife, the aim of the […]

In September 2019, four new members joined Geneva Call’s Board of Trustees, bringing with them a wealth of valuable experience and expertise in the humanitarian, human rights, academic and legal sectors. The new members, who are dedicated to reinvigorating and further strengthening the mission and operations of Geneva Call are Doris Pfister, Gloria Gaggioli, Hans […]