Lebanese authorities and the European Union must respect their obligations under international law and not forcibly return refugees to Syria as long as the conditions for safe, voluntary and dignified returns are not met.
Two years since the brutal invasion of Ukraine, fighting has left trail of death and destruction among many of the frontline towns and cities from the use of explosive weapons. Beyond the direct deadly impact from the blast, their use comes with a lesser known toll that is affecting public health and the environment civilians depend on.
Today, 15 April 2024, we commemorate the start of the war in Sudan. As PAX, we express our solidarity with the Sudanese people who did not want this war and did not start it.
In a new partnership with NASA, PAX will take up a role as one of their Humanitarian Wayfinders to build a network of humanitarians, environmentalists, remote sensing specialists, and partners from conflict-affected countries.
On the 19th of March, Berghof, SIHA, UPP, and PAX organized an official virtual parallel event as part of the 68th session of the Commission of the Status of Women. Three leading feminist peace activists and distinguished researchers from Syria, Sudan, and Iraq offered their insights on women’s inclusion in non-violent movements, the role of external actors in supporting women’s leadership and insider mediation in these settings.
The signatories of the Dutch National Action Plan 1325 gathered at the Ministry of Defense for an event focused on Women, Men, Peace & Security.
The devastating impact of war on people’s lives, livelihoods and the planet has been a cross-cutting theme during UNEA-6.
PAX’s Sahel programme has been active in the region since 2021 under the Power of Voices programme funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
At the event for Ukraine on 24 February 2024 on Dam Square, PAX director Rolien Sasse had been asked to give a speech. You can read it here.
UN Environmental Assembly will start on 26 February. It is essential that they won’t overlook the environmental footprint of armed conflict.
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