Reference to RULAC in the new UN Guide on Human Rights Due Diligence for Business in Conflict-Affect

Reference to Rulac by the UNDP guide with the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights.
Read onRULAC Classifies a Second Non-International Armed Conflict in Ethiopia

Our Rule of Law in Armed Conflict (RULAC) online portal just classified a parallel NIAC in the country between Ethiopia and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA).
Read onToday’s Armed Conflicts

Our Rule of Law in Armed Conflict Online Portal (RULAC) classifies all situations of armed violence that amount to an armed conflict under international humanitarian law. Today, it monitors more than 110 armed conflicts and provides information about parties, the latest developments, and applicable international law. Some of these conflicts make the headlines, others do not. Some of them started recently, while others have lasted for more than 50 years.
Read onGuidance to the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global on Current Armed Conflicts and IHL

At the request of the Council on Ethics of the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global – also known as the Oil Fund and the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund – the Geneva Academy provided background information – in the form of a report – on current armed conflicts and international humanitarian law (IHL).
Read onRegular Updates on RULAC

As the situation in Ukraine evolves rapidly, we are constantly updating our RULAC online portal and its entries related to the crisis.
Read onOur Experts and Resources on Ukraine

Discover our resources and what our experts say about the situation in Ukraine, with regular updates to include new events, articles and comments!
Read onThe Involvement of Mercenaries & Private Military Security Companies in Armed Conflicts

Several armed conflicts classified in our RULAC online portal see the participation of mercenaries or private military security companies alongside states’ armed forces. Dr Chiara Redaelli, in charge of RULAC and an expert in IHL, answers our questions regarding what IHL says about this phenomenon.
Read onMozambique: Our RULAC Classifies Two New Non-International Armed Conflicts

Our Rule of Law in Armed Conflict (RULAC) online portal classified the armed violence opposing Mozambique to RENAMO splinter groups and the al-Shabab as non-international armed conflicts.
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