Protection of civilians
Impact of heavy explosive weapons in Gaza exposes UK failure to lead on protection of...
Civilian suffering in Gaza has been driven by the extensive use of heavy explosive weapons across a populated area. The UK is nominally the lead nation for the Protection of Civilians on the UN Security Council where the impact of... Read more
The impact of explosive weapons in Gaza
The ongoing violence in Israel and Gaza illustrates again the urgent need for the international community to set stronger standards regarding the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. The use of heavy explosive weapons in places where civilians are... Read more
Reclaiming the Protection of Civilians Under IHL
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a global conference on the protection of civilians under International Humanitarian Law in Oslo from 23-24 May 2013, inviting states, international organisations and civil society. The conference built on a series of regional... Read more
Hamas and Israel should stop use of explosive weapons in populated areas
Hamas and Israel should immediately stop using explosive weapons in populated areas as it puts civilians at risk of death and injury, damages infrastructure including homes, hospitals and schools, and escalates political tensions. The recent increase in explosive weapon use... Read more