Civilian Harm

The task of those working for international human rights is expansive. Here are a few areas to watch in 2025.

"The international community sidelined and ignored Syria over the past five years and it cannot afford to repeat that mistake."

Deconstructing this bias and integrating the lived reality of male civilians in wartime can improve protection of entire communities.

The "hunting" may be part of a Kremlin strategy to seize more territory, drive out Ukrainians, and pacify those left in advance of any talks.

Will Trump increase the pace and number of U.S. strikes and operations in Somalia, and what would be the implications for civilian harm?

The Lebanon and Golan Heights missions show certain ability to separate warring sides and support ceasefires, but with serious limitations.

The Human Rights Reporting Gateway can help the State Department enforce the Leahy law by providing key information from NGOs and victims.

Critical analysis of Amnesty International report contending that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

Analysis of Amnesty International report contending that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

The Pre-Trial Chamber's classification of armed conflicts in Gaza and its implications for the Court's jurisdiction.

A model Department of Defense action memo illustrates what a faithful application of the Leahy law to an alleged gross human rights violation in Israel would look like.

The US is failing to forcefully respond to brutality against protesters opposing the Georgian ruling party's move to end EU accession talks.