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Mar 2023
30m 16s

In and Around War(s): Season 2, Episode ...

Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
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Armed groups and de facto authorities are key players in today’s armed conflicts: they directly impact civilian populations and pose an increasing global challenge. Non-governmental organizations such as Geneva Call engage and speak to them, in order to induce them to comply with the rules of international humanitarian law to enhance the protection of the ci ... Show More
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