Civilian Harm
239 Articles

Foreign Aid Cuts Compound Harmful Impact of US Reimposition of ‘Mexico City Policy’
Through a combination of aid cuts and the reimposition of the “Mexico City policy," conflict survivors are likely to lose access to life-saving assistance and other sexual and…

From Open-Source to All-Source: Leveraging Local Knowledge for Atrocity Prevention
The focus on open source investigation of serious international crimes often comes at the expense of more effective local expertise.

Understanding Sudan’s Conflict by Focusing on Darfur
The city of Al-Fashir is strategically important and represents the crux of Sudan's larger conflict between the SAF and the RSF.

The Dangerous Sweep of Trump’s Plan to Designate Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
Bringing foreign cartels under the umbrella of terrorism may seem appealing, but it is unnecessary and dangerous.

Key Takeaways for Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response from the Russia-Ukraine War
Ukraine's fight against Russia offers an important entry point to the discussion of applying CHMR practices to large-scale combat operations.

Trump’s Realist Option for Int’l Criminal Court Case Against Netanyahu
The incoming Trump administration can take advantage of the ICC's activities to achieve legitimate U.S. interests in Gaza and beyond.
Announcing Just Security’s Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Initiative
The AIET Initiative aims to provide rigorous analysis on the impact of rapidly advancing technology for security, democracy, foreign policy, and rights.

Eleven Precedents of ISIS-Inspired Vehicle Rammings: Precursors to New Orleans Attack
On New Year’s Day, at least 14 people were killed and dozens more wounded when a man drove a rented pickup truck into a crowd of revelers on Bourbon Street, New Orleans. The…

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

The International Criminal Court’s Classification of Armed Conflicts in the Situation in Palestine
The Pre-Trial Chamber's classification of armed conflicts in Gaza and its implications for the Court's jurisdiction.

Making Tech Work for Global Criminal Justice
Digital evidence of crimes from open-source investigations can be linked with UN systems to support accountability and atrocity prevention.

How Social Media Interventions Can Aid Atrocity Prevention
Bridging responsible social media with the expertise of those well-versed in the dynamics of mass violence can greatly bolster interventions.