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Universities should help prevent development of killer robots
27-02-2020 Universities around the world are at risk of contributing, intentionally or by accident, to the development of lethal autonomous weapons, also known as killer robots. In a new research project, PAX is starting a conversation with students, scientists and universities about how to deal with this risk.
Humanitarian Disarmament -
PAX condemns US reversal on landmines
03-02-2020 PAX condemns US President Donald Trump’s new policy allowing the US military to use landmines more frequently.
Protection of Civilians, The Netherlands -
Is the Iran nuclear deal dead?
31-01-2020 No, the Iran nuclear deal is not dead. The US did pull out, but that was not the end of the agreement.
Humanitarian Disarmament -
Trump 'peace' plan ignores international law
30-01-2020 The plan for the Middle East that US President Donald Trump has presented is not a peace plan – it is a call for Palestinian surrender.
Middle East, The Netherlands -
Less prejudice and discrimination thanks to PAX project
23-01-2020 The project The Story of a Refugee helps to reduce prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination. This is the conclusion of a study by the Integration and Society Knowledge Platform (KIS).
Europe, The Netherlands -
Think before you act: Don't arm the Dutch Reaper drone
23-01-2020 The assassination of Iranian General Suleimani by an American Reaper drone has led to rising tensions in the Middle East. The same weekend in Libya, a rocket fired by an Emirati drone killed dozens of government recruits.
Humanitarian Disarmament -
Civilians caught in the middle of US-Iranian escalation
17-01-2020 Over the past weeks the tensions between the US and Iran escalated with the assassination of general Qasem Suleimani, head of the Iranian al-Quds force, and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandes, deputy commander of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). Iran retaliated with missile attacks on US military targets. The tragic downing of the Ukrainian plane showed how civilians are at risk and disregarded in this escalation.
Middle East -
New testimonies against mining multinational Drummond
15-01-2020 Six managers of mining company Drummond have been interrogated in a criminal investigation that has recently been started by the Colombian public prosecution. A total of 12 new testimonies shed light on the alleged links between Drummond and paramilitaries that are deemed responsible for many deaths and displacements in the region in the 1996-2006 period. Displaced communities have reacted by emphasizing their right to remedy and the need for a dialogue between mining companies and victims on truth and reconciliation.
Natural Resources, Conflict & Human Rights, Colombia -
New PAX General Director: An optimist in the midst of conflict and war
13-01-2020 Anna Timmerman, a born optimist who wants to touch people’s lives, has started work in her new role as PAX’s new General Director. Timmerman has fought for human rights both privately and professionally and will continue to do so at PAX. Hein Bosman spoke with her recently about peace, getting life lessons from her young children and the impact of the digital era on societies worldwide.
The Netherlands -
PAX calls for an immediate cessation of attacks on civilians in Idlib
24-12-2019 Russian and Syrian planes cause death and destruction in the towns and villages in southern Idlib, Syria. Targets of the attacks include houses, bakeries, and market places. Civilians who try to escape the violence are attacked and shot at on the roads they hoped would lead to safety.
Middle East