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PAX remembers Ruud Lubbers
15-02-2018 PAX mourns the passing of former Dutch Prime Minister Ruud Lubbers, who died yesterday at his home in Rotterdam. PAX is grateful to Mr. Lubbers for his important efforts toward a world free of nuclear weapons.
The Netherlands -
Serious threats against human rights defenders in Cesar mining region
08-02-2018 Colombian human rights defenders that visited a recent meeting with the German and Dutch ambassadors have received death threats of a paramilitary group. The Autodefensas Gaitanistas de Colombia (AGC) declared that they will 'exterminate' all those in the mining region of Cesar 'who think they are human rights defenders'. PAX Program leader Joris van de Sandt: “PAX calls upon both Colombian authorities to protect human rights defenders and mining companies to distance themselves from the paramilitary group that issued the threat.”
Natural Resources, Conflict & Human Rights, Colombia -
Bishop Paride Taban wins Four Freedoms Award
06-02-2018 South Sudanese Bishop Paride Taban will receive the Freedom of Worship Award, one of the Four Freedoms Awards presented every other year in Middelburg, the Netherlands.
Dealing with the Past, Community Based Security and Citizens Rights, Africa -
Chlorine Used as Weapon in Douma, Damascus
05-02-2018 On the morning of February 1 2018, local activists reported the use of chemical rockets filled with chlorine against opposition held territory in the west of Douma, Damascus.
Protection of Civilians, Middle East -
New US nuclear weapons policy irresponsible
02-02-2018 The new US nuclear policy is damaging to the global nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation regime, and is irresponsible in a number of significant ways.
Humanitarian Disarmament -
New Siege Watch: Urgent action needed to save Eastern Ghouta
14-12-2017 Eastern Ghouta, a besieged opposition-held enclave East of Damascus, is facing a man-made humanitarian disaster.
Middle East -
Debating the future of South Sudan
11-12-2017 A group of concerned citizens in South Sudan warns that the situation in the country is likely to become even worse unless a genuine, inclusive political process can be started immediately.
Africa -
PAX celebrates Nobel Peace Prize awarded to ICAN
11-12-2017 December 10, 2017, was a festive day for PAX! We are incredibly proud that the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) received the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Sunday afternoon.
Humanitarian Disarmament, The Netherlands -
INTERVIEW: Amal's fight against sexual and gender-based violence in Iraq
08-12-2017 During the '16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence', PAX highlights the groundbreaking work of Amal AI-Lami, program manager for the Iraqi Al-Amal Association, one of PAX partners in the programme 'Engendering the Transition to Peace and Security' in Iraq.
Gender, Peace & Security, Middle East -
Iraqis fear conflict pollution will not be cleaned up
05-12-2017 A new PAX report reveals how the conflict in Iraq has left a toxic trail of destruction which could have severe health consequences for Iraqis and could complicate reconstruction efforts.
Natural Resources, Conflict & Human Rights, Middle East