Civilian Harm

The reversal of Biden measures against Israeli settlers leaves few tools in the event an escalation threatens further conflict in the region.

Addressing widespread impunity and various failed efforts to establish criminal responsibility for enforced disappearance.

Research has consistently shown that while many Syrians have a long-term aspiration to return, persistent challenges have rendered their aspiration unachievable in the short-term.

Reviews of programs in new administrations don't require such damaging, destructive, and likely unconstitutional freezes.

The United Nations must do better in exercising strategic leadership in atrocity crimes prevention and response.

The implementation of the second stage of the agreement, or even just continued calm, likely depends on whether President Donald Trump is prepared to intervene to keep the peace.

Member States claim to want peace. Addressing issues in the "Joint Office" would elevate atrocity prevention as a priority.

Ukraine's fight against Russia offers an important entry point to the discussion of applying CHMR practices to large-scale combat operations.

The plaintiffs in Amal Gaza, et al v. Secretary Antony Blinken, et al have a single demand of the State Department: obey the law.

The U.S. genocide determination should trigger concerted efforts to support the people of Sudan and set an example that wars and human rights abuses should not and cannot be profitable.…

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."