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Colombia ready to address bloodcoal victims
06-11-2017 The Colombian Minister of Mining, the President´s Human Rights Advisor and the CEO’s of the biggest mining companies in Colombia recently visited the Netherlands with a large delegation.
Natural Resources, Conflict & Human Rights, Colombia -
Explosive violence and health care: a story in photos
02-11-2017 Usually, PAX tells in words about the impact war has on civilians. This time, we tell a story in photographs. Words say a lot, but for many, images say more.
Protection of Civilians, Humanitarian Disarmament, Ukraine -
Report on cross-border peacebuilding in South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya demonstrates the importance of investing in youth
01-11-2017 The report ‘Sustaining Relative Peace’ is a reflection on over ten years of peace work with armed youth and their communities and leaders in South Sudan and the borderlands with Uganda and Kenya. These communities mostly consist of shepherds.
Community Based Security and Citizens Rights, Africa -
5 questions about Iraqi Kurds
19-10-2017 The Iraqi army and allied militias have taken over areas in northern Iraq near the autonomous Kurdish region. For some background, here are five questions about the Iraqi Kurds.
Middle East -
PAX proud member of Peace Prize winner ICAN
06-10-2017 PAX could not be happier that the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons has won the Nobel Peace Prize. PAX is one of the leading members of ICAN, and is a driving force behind the network.
Humanitarian Disarmament -
Prodeco attends historic commemoration for blood coal victims
03-10-2017 Mining multinational Prodeco/Glencore has attended a commemoration for victims of paramilitary violence in the mining region of Cesar, Colombia. Victims, church leaders, and local, regional and national authorities gathered in the town of Estados Unidos to commemorate massacres that took place 20 years ago in the area close to the La Jagua mine.
Natural Resources, Conflict & Human Rights, Colombia -
PAX wins international award
26-09-2017 PAX has won the prestigious Green Star Award for responding to environmental crises resulting from armed conflict.
Protection of Civilians, Middle East -
First countries sign UN treaty to ban nuclear weapons
20-09-2017 The day after US President Trump threatened North Korea with total destruction, another event is taking place at the United Nations in New York. Today the first countries are signing the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, a treaty that outlaws all nuclear weapons.
Humanitarian Disarmament -
Siege Watch: Syria still has a long way to go
18-09-2017 In Syria, 821,210 people in 34 communities remain trapped under siege. Another 1.7 million people are under immediate threat of being besieged. Bashar al-Assad’s regime, backed by Russia and Iran, is claiming victory. Civilians opposed to his government are being forced to surrender. However, this so-called victory will not bring stability, as it will make the displacement of millions of people permanent.
Protection of Civilians, Middle East -
Unmanned but not uncontrolled: the need for regulation of armed drones
13-09-2017 This week, countries that have signed onto the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) are meeting in Geneva where they will discuss the implementation of the treaty at the 3rd Conference of States Parties. PAX experts are also there to encourage States to critically reflect on the growing proliferation, use and misuse of armed drones. To that effect, PAX has published a policy paper recommending strong international standards on the use and export of armed drones.
Humanitarian Disarmament