Human rights are at a crossroads – but accountability and activism can inspire changeComment | 31 July 2020 | Irene KhanHuman rights are under pressure but respect for them creates value and change is possible, say our Global Reset Dialogue contributors. Read and comment
Twenty years of protection of civilians at the UN Security CouncilBriefing papers | May 2019 | Sarah AdamczykExploring the current state of the protection of civilians in armed conflict agenda and proposing steps to help close the gap between law and action. Downloads
Advocating for humanity: opportunities for improving protection outcomes in conflictProjects | April 2019 to March 2021Part of the HPG Integrated Programme 2019–2021, this project will look at the challenges, risks and obstacles humanitarian organisations face in advocacy. Find out more
Crossing boundaries in protecting civilians: mapping actors, insights and conceptual spacesBibliography and literature reviews | July 2018 | Larissa FastThis literature review explores the strengths and challenges of local protection, and identifies intersections between different actors and approaches. Downloads
Being accountable to people affected by armed conflictsPublic event | 18 April 2018 14:00 - 15:30 BSTPanellists discuss the challenges and opportunities for humanitarian agencies in better engaging with affected communities in armed conflicts and violence. Find out more
The capacity of UN agencies, funds and programmes to sustain peace: an independent reviewResearch reports and studies | February 2018 | Sara Pantuliano, Victoria Metcalfe-Hough and Alastair McKechnieThis review considers the capacities of UN agencies, funds and programmes to enhance the wider UN system's efforts to sustain peace. Downloads
Four steps governments can take to support the UN 'sustaining peace' agendaComment | 15 September 2017 | Sara Pantuliano'Sustaining peace’ will be a major focus at this week’s General Assembly, but how can governments drive forward this agenda? Read and comment
Sustaining peace and preventing conflictODI On... | 8 September 2017 15:27 - 15:30Enabling Agenda 2030 at the United Nations General Assembly. Find out more
Informality and protection: understanding the role of informal non-state actors in protecting civiliansProjects | April 2017 to March 2019This project explores the role of informal non-state actors in protecting civilians in conflict. Find out more
What’s the magic word? Humanitarian access and local organisations in SyriaWorking and discussion papers | March 2017 | Eva Svoboda and Saleem HaddadThis working paper looks at how local organisations deal with access challenges in Syria when providing assistance and protection to civilians. Downloads
