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Rebuilding trust in Sinjar, Iraq: Long-term engagement and inclusive dialogue as tools for civilian protection
More than a decade after the Islamic State’s brutal takeover of Iraq in 2014, the north-western district of Sinjar remains one of the country’s most fragile. A majority-Yazidi area, Sinjar was the epicenter of mass atrocities, displacement, and destruction. Although ISIS was territorially defeated, the region still bears the scars of that violence – physically, socially, and psychologically. Tens of thousands of Yazidis remain displaced, many […]
Geneva Call welcomes Carine Prestat as Director of Funding and Support Services
We are pleased to announce that Carine Prestat has taken on the role of Director of Funding and Support Services at Geneva Call. With over two decades of experience in the humanitarian and non-profit fields, Ms. Prestat brings a proven track record in strengthening operations, managing teams, and building strategic partnerships. Ms. Prestat joins Geneva […]
Geneva Call statement – Gaza, UNGA 2025, and the urgency to reaffirm international humanitarian law
As Geneva Call marks its 25th anniversary, we join the international community in welcoming the renewed global calls issued during the 2025 United Nations General Assembly to uphold international humanitarian law (IHL) and protect civilians in armed conflicts. This moment provides an opportunity — and an obligation — to reaffirm that IHL remains one of […]
From storytelling to action: In conflict-affected Yemen, a new engagement resource to enhance the protection of schools from attacks
Over the past decade, the conflict in Yemen has become increasingly complex — with children facing grave risks. Attacks against schools, the use of schools for military purposes, and child recruitment have made access to safe education increasingly fragile. In this difficult context, Geneva Call has worked to strengthen civilian protection and promote respect for […]