Protection of civilians

A well-resourced CHIRG could help prevent U.S. arms from being used unlawfully, and offer a credible response to critics of America’s global weapons transfers.

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…

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

Bridging responsible social media with the expertise of those well-versed in the dynamics of mass violence can greatly bolster interventions.

Congress should learn from Afghanistan and look to historical precedents when pursuing reform for noncombatant evacuation operations.

Russia's aggression against Ukraine underscores the critical challenges in safeguarding the rights of national minorities in conflict zones.

Cordula Droege, chief legal officer and head of the legal division of the International Committee of the Red Cross, assesses the laws of war.

All Parties to the Convention need to publicly and vocally reaffirm the value and importance of this instrument.

The State Department's Civilian Harm Incident Response Guidance process is a good start but changes can improve function and transparency.

Compliance with international humanitarian law must be about fulfilling its humanitarian purpose, not skirting its limits.

Humanitarian notification has failed in Gaza. Better documentation and response systems can protect humanitarian actors and improve accountability.

An expert team from Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and local partners unpacks patterns of attacks on health care in armed conflicts.