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New study: how to better protect civilians from explosive weapons by armed non-State actors?
On 1st December 2017, Geneva Call released a report entitled “Six armed non-State actors share their policies and practice with regards to protecting civilians from explosive weapons.” This paper identifies some of the initial steps that States, UN agencies and I/NGOs can take to address the challenge of reducing civilian casualties as a result of […]
2017 Garance Talks: the role of armed non-State actors in the administration of justice in armed conflict
On 22 November, Geneva Call held its second session of Garance Talks on the topic of the administration of justice by armed non-State actors (ANSA). ANSAs frequently carry out judicial or quasi-judicial procedures during conflicts. Although the administration of justice is a governmental function, international law asserts that all parties to an armed conflict must […]
Syria: general commanders of four Free Syrian Army brigades make humanitarian commitments in Geneva
On 14 November 2017, the general commanders of four Free Syrian Army (FSA) brigades signed various Deeds of Commitment during a ceremony in the Alabama Room at Geneva town hall in the presence of a representative from the Geneva authorities. The Al-Motasim Brigade, Brigade 51 and the Al-Hamza division are part of the Euphrates Shield […]
Geneva Call welcomes Alain Délétroz, its new Director General
Change of leadership at Geneva Call: after 18 years as Executive President, co-founder Elisabeth Decrey Warner will move on at the end of December 2017. Elisabeth began with a very small, dedicated staff team in 2000, and together they built up Geneva Call into the well-established and respected organization it has become today. The staff […]