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Ceasefire holds their first fundraising concert in Islington on 4 November with Ukrainian concert pianist Sasha Grynyuk

October 13, 2022

Ceasefire are set to host their first fundraising concert in support of their work to empower civilians caught in conflict zones, including Ukraine, and the Middle East and North Africa. St James’ Church in Islington London has generously provided their beautiful venue for the event, where the concert will be held on Friday 4 November 7.30pm.

Reparations for Ukraine: An international route map

June 16, 2022

To bring justice to Ukraine’s civilians and enable them to rebuild their lives will require reparations. But while firm progress has been made on instituting war crimes investigations following the Russian invasion, international planning for the delivery of reparations has lagged behind, finds a major new report by Ceasefire Centre for Civilian Rights.

Ceasefire joins ten civil society groups in calling on the UK to urgently address civilian harm policies

May 27, 2022

On Protection of Civilians Week, Ceasefire joins eleven civil society organisations request to meet the UK Secretary of State for Defence to discuss improvements on the way the UK mitigates, accounts and investigates instances of civilian harm. As the United States announces a review of its approach to how it protects civilians in warfare there

The protection of civilians and siege warfare: CEASEFIRE and the Embassy of Switzerland in the UK host event

May 3, 2022

From Mariupol and other cities in Ukraine, to Mosul, Aleppo and other cities in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Ethiopia and the Philippines, the global resurgence of siege warfare and its devastating impact on civilian populations have raised serious questions about the implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL) and military strategy and operational practice. Such questions were

CEASEFIRE addresses key Geneva talks on explosive weapons use in populated areas

April 13, 2022

CEASEFIRE participated in talks with delegates from over 65 countries at the Palais des Nations in Geneva in April focused on a political declaration on restricting the use of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA). Delegates from governments and civil society met for three days of discussions on the wording of the political declaration, with

Global resurgence of siege warfare traps civilian populations on the frontline – new report

March 31, 2022

Read CEASEFIRE’s latest report on siege warfare here A resurgence across world regions of the tactics of siege warfare has trapped civilian populations at the frontlines of today’s battles, finds a new report by the Ceasefire Centre for Civilian Rights. From Mariupol and other cities in Ukraine, to Mosul, Aleppo and other cities in Iraq, Syria,

The Human Rights Act and Reparations for Civilian Harm: Explained

March 9, 2022

Read our submission to the consultation on reforming the Human Rights Act here. The Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA) is a piece of legislation which incorporates the rights contained in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) into domestic UK law. It enables individuals to defend their rights in UK courts, as well as in

CEASEFIRE submits evidence to the UK government consultation on reform of the Human Rights Act

March 9, 2022

Read our submission to the consultation on reforming the Human Rights Act here. CEASEFIRE has submitted a response to the Ministry of Justice consultation to abolish the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA) and instead replace it with a new Bill of Rights. CEASEFIRE’s submission, drafted by legal expert Dr Stuart Wallace, responds specifically to the

In Iraq’s disputed territories, militias dictate civilians’ lives

January 31, 2022

In Iraq’s disputed territories, government-funded militias are having a destructive impact on governance, economic life, and community relations, according to a report released today by the Ceasefire Centre for Civilian Rights. The dominance of these militias is acting as a major barrier to the return of civilians displaced by the conflict with ISIS, especially members

Ceasefire opens legal helpdesk in Mosul to promote civilian access to reparation

December 16, 2021

Ceasefire opens legal helpdesk in Mosul to promote civilian access to reparation December 2021 Civilians harmed by military operations have a right to compensation under Iraqi law, but the complex requirements to file a claim have left the process out of reach for many. Ceasefire’s new legal helpdesk in Mosul hopes to solve some of

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CEASEFIRE addresses key Geneva talks on explosive weapons use in populated areas

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The Ceasefire Centre for Civilian Rights is an international initiative to develop civilian-led monitoring of violations of international humanitarian law or human rights; to secure accountability and reparation for those violations; and to develop the practice of civilian rights.

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Latest News

Ceasefire holds their first fundraising concert in Islington on 4 November with Ukrainian concert pianist Sasha Grynyuk

Reparations for Ukraine: An international route map

Ceasefire joins ten civil society groups in calling on the UK to urgently address civilian harm policies

The protection of civilians and siege warfare: CEASEFIRE and the Embassy of Switzerland in the UK host event

CEASEFIRE addresses key Geneva talks on explosive weapons use in populated areas

Global resurgence of siege warfare traps civilian populations on the frontline – new report

The Human Rights Act and Reparations for Civilian Harm: Explained

CEASEFIRE submits evidence to the UK government consultation on reform of the Human Rights Act

In Iraq’s disputed territories, militias dictate civilians’ lives

Ceasefire opens legal helpdesk in Mosul to promote civilian access to reparation

Post Categories:

UK war powers convention now devoid of content: New report

Iraq: Rise in family-based violence against women linked to conflict

UK & other states must act to prevent further war crimes in Israel/Palestine

Israel’s justice system shields security forces from accountability – Launch of major new database

Yemen’s cycle of impunity must end: Urgent international action needed for justice and accountability

Ceasefire’s Iraqi partner addresses UN Security Council on women’s rights

Expansion in UK military partnerships threatens civilian lives – new report

Spring writing competition

20 years on, Iraqis still wait for justice

The Bill of Rights threatens access to justice for civilians and service personnel – Ceasefire and RSI joint briefing

Ceasefire holds their first fundraising concert in Islington on 4 November with Ukrainian concert pianist Sasha Grynyuk

Reparations for Ukraine: An international route map

Ceasefire joins ten civil society groups in calling on the UK to urgently address civilian harm policies

The protection of civilians and siege warfare: CEASEFIRE and the Embassy of Switzerland in the UK host event

CEASEFIRE addresses key Geneva talks on explosive weapons use in populated areas

About Ceasefire

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Iraq: Rise in family-based violence against women linked to conflict

UK & other states must act to prevent further war crimes in Israel/Palestine

Israel’s justice system shields security forces from accountability – Launch of major new database

Yemen’s cycle of impunity must end: Urgent international action needed for justice and accountability

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