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Lawrence J. Gist II is a human rights attorney and adjunct professor of legal studies, having earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence (Cum Laude) from Gonzaga University School of Law and currently studying international humanitarian law at Harvard University's Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research.

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Army Attacks Displace Thousands of Civilians in Burma

Burmese army attacks against ethnic Shan civilians in northeastern Burma have displaced more than 10,000 people in the past three weeks, Human Rights...
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Israeli Practices in Occupied Palestinian Territories Violate International Humanitarian Law

"Violations of the international humanitarian law during the operation Cast Lead, in particular the targeting of civilian population and wanton...
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United Nations Encourages the Consolidation of Africa’s Great Lakes Region Peace Process

Audio File: Obasanjo calls for political and material support for DRC, Great Lakes region While tensions in Africa’s Great Lakes region have...
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On the 60th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, Are Civilians Bearing the Brunt of Conflict?

This week (12th August) the world celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. The Conventions set boundaries for warring parties,...
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Secretary-General Presents Major Proposals to Combat Rape as a Tactic in Armed Conflict

Charlize Theron (centre), United Nations Messenger of Peace, shakes hands with one of the patients in Panzi Hospital, accompanied by Dr. Denis Mukwege...
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Selling Justice Short: Why Accountability Matters for Peace

Shortchanging Justice Carries High Price Prosecuting Abusive Leaders May Help, Not Hinder, Peace Efforts Pursuing justice against abusive leaders is...
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Iraq Mission Extended 12 Months by United Nations Security Council

The Security Council, reiterating its support to the people and Government of Iraq in their efforts “to build a secure, stable, federal, united...
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Creation of Senior Level United Nations Post on Women and War

The UN Security Council should urgently establish a high-level post to fill a leadership gap relating to women and armed conflict, Human Rights Watch...
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Senior Post on Women and War Created by United Nations Security Council

The UN Security Council should urgently establish a high-level post to fill a leadership gap relating to women and armed conflict, Human Rights Watch...
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Steps Required to End the Abomination of Rape in Conflict Zones

As the United Nations Security Council prepares to discuss how to move forward on its commitment to end sexual and gender-based violence, CARE...
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