Programmes

Protection of Civilians

With our partners we work to achieve better protection of civilians by engaging with communities, authorities, and institutions – from the grassroots level to the international – to raise awareness, address harm from conflict, operationalize practical policy changes, and develop shared approaches to people-centred security concerns.

Protection of Civilians

Business, Conflict & Human Rights

In conflict-affected areas, companies run a high risk of becoming involved in severe human rights violations. PAX investigates and exposes corporate abuses in conflict-affected areas, stands by victims in their struggle for justice and remedy and advocates for effective norms, policies and standards on responsible business conduct and corporate accountability.

Business, human rights and conflict

Don’t Buy Into Occupation

PAX is a leading member of the Don’t Buy into Occupation coalition. We investigate investments by European financial institutions in companies that are involved in illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. We urge financial institutions to take action and divest from companies that continue to facilitate human rights violations.

Business, human rights and conflict

Arms Trade

Arms trade can fuel conflicts and contribute to serious human rights violations. PAX works towards stricter and more effective Dutch and international arms transfer controls. Since 2003, it has been an active member of the international Control Arms coalition, working towards a strong Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).  

Humanitarian Disarmament

Dealing with the Past – Social Archiving In East Jerusalem 

Khazaaen is a Palestinian social archive in East Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood, preserving community identity amid evictions and demolitions. Supported by PAX, Khazaaen collects and digitizes ephemeral materials, fosters research access, and organizes events. Together, we enhance archival practices and connect with Dutch initiatives to share and protect Palestinian identity.

Dealing with the Past Inclusive Peacebuilding

Unpaid Debt: the Lundin Case

Since 2001, PAX stands with victims of war crimes committed during the Sudanese oil wars, in their quest for justice. For justice to be done, all perpetrators and their accomplices must be held to account, and that those who have benefitted from crimes should contribute to the victims’ right to remedy and reparation. Our Unpaid Debt report led to a criminal investigation and eventually a major war crimes trial in Sweden against executives of oil company Lundin, that continue until Spring 2026. Our goal is that the trial will bring justice to victims of war crimes and caution the business community to prevent violent conflict and take no risks with the lives and livelihoods of human beings.

Business, human rights and conflict