Civilian Harm

Assad’s frozen, sanctioned assets should be structured into reparation programs to help Syrian families afford rebuilding their lives.

Technology can help bring justice for Ukrainian survivors of sexual and gender-based crimes, but the process is not without challenges.

Legal analysis shows how Russia’s actions meet the threshold for the crime of persecution under international law.

Extermination is often overshadowed by or conflated with genocide, it is no less egregious in its scope and effects. Prosecuting the crime of extermination is essential.

Despite efforts for transparency, the minerals trade still fuels conflict and corruption; only joint action and accountability can ensure resources benefit communities.

A recent decision from Israel's Supreme Court exposes some of the underlying tensions and inadequacies within international humanitarian law in countering conflict-induced civilian…

A newly-rebooted UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect should work with local communities to de-escalate tensions before atrocities occur.

As Sudan marks two years of brutal war between the Sudanese army and the RSF, the country stands at a dangerous crossroads.

The Dutch Cabinet's release of a list of commitments on mitigating civilian harm is a major step forward for transparency.

Just Security's collection of more than 110 articles covering the Israel-Hamas War and its diplomatic, legal, and humanitarian consequences.

Guidance on how to conduct digital investigations into sexual violence remains underdeveloped, leaving a dangerous gap.

Today, ribs of gold and other essential treasures are a major driver of one of the deadliest conflicts in the world.