Beyond Compliance Consortium

📢 We’re looking for Humanitarian Advisers and Humanitarian Analysis Officers to join HSOT’s humanitarian roster.   HSOT maintains a roster is a pool of skilled humanitarian experts ready to provide consultancy services and support FCDO's humanitarian efforts. Humanitarian roster experts contribute to fast, efficient and effective UK humanitarian response that is appropriate to the needs of affected communities.   📢 Humanitarian Analysis Officer (HAO) will provide humanitarian reporting, collect and store humanitarian information and produce analysis to support an evidence-based response. The HAO will deliver core humanitarian information products required by the FCDO requesting team (Overseas Mission or London). They provide analytical pieces of work when the necessary information becomes available. The HAO designs their work to be as useful as possible, considering the decisions that need to be made (or any other priorities FCDO may have).   ✅ Read the requirements and apply: https://lnkd.in/eG4jK64k   📢 HSOT is also looking for experienced Humanitarian Advisers to join the roster. Generalist Humanitarian Advisers are expected to have a working knowledge of core humanitarian sectors and cross-cutting issues. Note FCDO also requests deployment of Humanitarian Advisers with sector specialisms.   ✅ Read the requirements and apply: https://lnkd.in/eVqkbctu Palladium: Make It Possible   #ukaid #humanitarianassistance #humanitarian  #humanitarianaid #conflictanalysis #NeedsAnalysis #CrisisResponse #Displacement #HumanitarianJobs #DataForImpact     📆 Deadline: 10 January 2024 but applications will be considered on a rolling basis.   Note: Applicants that are eligible for security clearance (min. of 2 of the last 5 years residency in the UK, 12 months continuous) will have preference for compliance purposes. The Humanitarian and Stabilisation Operations Team (HSOT) provide the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) with operational capability, and specialist expertise supporting the UK government to rapidly respond to crises anywhere in the world. HSOT is implemented by Palladium and has a team of over 80 core staff based in London.   To learn more about our work, see our Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/en3rDZSi

Are you passionate about #IHL? 📕 Do you want to contribute to a unique International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC/British Red Cross project in this incredibly challenging (as well as rewarding) field? 💪 But most importantly, do you want to work in a great office with amazing colleagues? 🤭 If so, check out this vacancy 👇 https://lnkd.in/d4acGhrK The deadline is 12 January 2025 :)

New blog post! The Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) agenda is one of the most significant UN initiatives for the prevention and reduction of harm and need in war. In this post Rocco Blume and Samantha Holmes explore the tools of the CAAC agenda and their effectiveness in obtaining accountability for harms against children in times of conflict in effort to strengthen the mandate. They discuss the CAAC agenda’s role in embedding norms for child protection although they also observe the narrow material scope of the CAAC agenda’s “grave violations”. They unpack the “list of shame” and its strengths and weaknesses as an accountability mechanism, including the limits of naming and shaming and the politicisation of the listing and delisting process. Ultimately they praise the normative approach of the CAAC agenda which is not tethered to legal compliance thus allowing it to look beyond the law and providing tools for reducing the suffering of children that are not tied to legal parameters. "Beyond Compliance Symposium: How to prevent harm and need in conflict" is hosted jointly by Armed Groups and International Law (#AGIL) & Lieber Institute for Law and Warfare (#ArticlesOfWar) blogs. 👇 👇 👇 Read all at: https://bit.ly/3TtrzTW #IHL #InternationalHumanitarianLaw #HarmAndNeed #ArmedConflict #Children

New blog post! In this post Alexander Gilder and Daniel L. explain why #NATO sees Human Security as a useful and unique tool which guides planning processes to improve outcomes on all of NATO’s Cross-Cutting Topics. Embedding a principled approach to Human Security recognises that the effects of conflict are experienced differently by affected population groups, provides a deeper understanding of the human environment, and guides the planning of operations to prevent unintended consequences caused by NATO military operations and to minimise avoidable harm. Gilder and Linsdell discuss the way forward for NATO to maximise the impact of Human Security in its operations. "Beyond Compliance Symposium: How to prevent harm and need in conflict" is hosted jointly by Lieber Institute for Law and Warfare (#ArticlesOfWar) & Armed Groups and International Law (#AGIL) blogs. 👇 👇 👇 Read all at: https://bit.ly/3TtrzTW #IHL #InternationalHumanitarianLaw #HarmAndNeed #ArmedConflict

As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the ongoing challenges we face in upholding the fundamental principles of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The human impact of continued violations is devastating, and the loss of allies within the international community that have prioritized political relationships ahead of international law has, perhaps naively, been hard to accept. I have and continue to feel such deep shame. Amidst these struggles, this week I am particularly proud of the work of our Syria team, led by Myra Saade, MBA in providing technical support for the families of the missing in Syria. This work has reminded us that IHL and the minimal protections it’s affords has real and direct impact on persons and families. Over the past three weeks, I’ve had the privilege of spending time with some of our incredible colleagues from London to Stockholm and Nairobi. These moments have reinforced my gratitude for being part of a team of such brilliant and compassionate people. This year has seen some big strides forward at the Centre, as we have engaged into new contexts (such as Ethiopia), developed new and exciting partnerships and collaborations: in particular being part of the Beyond Compliance Consortium Leading the centre remains such a privilege, particularly when working alongside colleagues situated in Israel, Palestine, and Lebanon who continue their vital work despite destruction and heartbreak surrounding them. Their dedication is inspiring. Looking ahead to 2024, I am filled with a combination of dread but offset by excitement of what we will be undertaking along with partners and collaborators. We will be: launching our inclusion report on IHL; launching the Stockholm IHL Monitoring Manual; continuing our support for families of the missing in Syria, and much more—all under a refreshed brand that reflects our shared mission and values. We remain fully committed to partnership and collaboration as the challenges ahead cannot be addressed by any single actor. To everyone who has supported us this year: thank you. I look forward to continuing this journey together in the year ahead. Eitan Diamond Yousef Wehbe Alice Priddy Ingy Abouloyoun Emilie Fitzsimons Joshua Joseph Niyo Olivia Njoroge Sofia Poulopoulou, PhD Kanyali Mwikya Karin Klöfver Ståhl Matias Thomsen Jaafar Fakih Aminata SAMAKE Chris Fitzsimons, MA LLM MCIPR Yvette Issar Marina Mattirolo Kalilou Sidibé Rim Dbouk Chiara Redaelli Ikram ul Haque Diakonia International Humanitarian Law Centre

Interested in studying a PhD on civilian harm & #AI then apply for our funded studentship with Ceasefire under the supervision of Dr Conall Mallory and myself. Deadline 31st January 2025 https://lnkd.in/eXdmKWfS

🗓 21 January, 5.30pm GMT - Join members of the Beyond Compliance Consortium and its Advisory Board for a roundtable discussion on "Harm + Need in Armed Conflict: What to Expect from Law, Policy and Practice in 2025?" Confirmed roundtable participants include Andrew Bartles-Smith, Emiliano Jeronimo Buis, Ioana Cismas, Gemma Davies, Katharine Fortin, Helen Kinsella (https://lnkd.in/gD92u5is) & Shelly Whitman. 👇 👇👇 Register at: https://lnkd.in/gW5TxQEu In 2024, the everyday lived experiences of local communities in Ukraine, Sudan, Myanmar, Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and Lebanon have been defined by raging armed conflicts, suffering, killings, displacement, starvation, disease, shattered livelihoods and hopelessness. Around the globe, millions of other individuals are navigating conflicts that sometimes last for decades. What will the conflict realities be in 2025 and what law, policy and praxis responses can be expected from local, governmental and international actors? What are the main challenges and developments? Join us for a conversation reflecting on these questions. #ArmedConflict #HarmAndNeed

🗓 21 January, 5.30pm GMT - Join members of the Beyond Compliance Consortium and its Advisory Board for a roundtable discussion on "Harm + Need in Armed Conflict: What to Expect from Law, Policy and Practice in 2025?" Confirmed roundtable participants include Andrew Bartles-Smith, Emiliano Jeronimo Buis, Ioana Cismas, Gemma Davies, Katharine Fortin, Helen Kinsella (https://lnkd.in/gD92u5is) & Shelly Whitman. 👇 👇👇 Register at: https://lnkd.in/gW5TxQEu In 2024, the everyday lived experiences of local communities in Ukraine, Sudan, Myanmar, Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and Lebanon have been defined by raging armed conflicts, suffering, killings, displacement, starvation, disease, shattered livelihoods and hopelessness. Around the globe, millions of other individuals are navigating conflicts that sometimes last for decades. What will the conflict realities be in 2025 and what law, policy and praxis responses can be expected from local, governmental and international actors? What are the main challenges and developments? Join us for a conversation reflecting on these questions. #ArmedConflict #HarmAndNeed

New blog post! Addressing the needs and harm experienced by civilian populations under the control of non-state armed groups (NSAGs) requires comprehending the perspectives and practices of both States and NSAGs. In this post, Pascal Bongard and Anki Sjöberg explore the importance of research consultations with NSAGs, which can provide insights into understanding conflict dynamics beyond the humanitarian community. While they highlight an existing  ‘participation model’ for NSAGs in relation to norm development, they note that its first three levels – information, consultation and involvement – are particularly relevant for consultation methodologies. In their analysis they present recent examples of such research consultations, discussing the varying terminology employed when engaging with NSAGs and examine the messages this terminology might convey. The authors conclude by proposing a ten-step practical guide to help build evidence for promoting restraint by armed actors, with research consultations being one of the key methodologies. "Beyond Compliance Symposium: How to prevent harm and need in conflict" is hosted jointly by Armed Groups and International Law (#AGIL) & Lieber Institute for Law and Warfare (#ArticlesOfWar) blogs. 👇 👇 👇 Read all at: https://bit.ly/3TtrzTW #IHL #InternationalHumanitarianLaw #HarmAndNeed #ArmedConflict #ResearchConsultations #NSAGs

Recent developments in #Syria highlight the complexity of its evolving political, security and social dynamics. To explore the interplay of actors and strategies shaping the country's current and future trajectory, the Centre recommends three essential readings: 1️⃣ 'From Jihad to Politics' by Centre Expert Jerome Drevon traces the transformation of Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) from an armed jihadist gropus to a political player, shedding light on the gorup's evolving governance and strategies. Access here: https://lnkd.in/daKSsyzD 2️⃣ 'Beyond Proxies: Iran's Deeper Strategy in Syria and Lebanon' by Hamidreza Azizi and Julien Barnes-Dacey examines Iran's strategic interests in Syria, moving beyond the surface-level proxy narratives to unpack its long-term objectives and influence. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dFNzS389 3️⃣ 'The Fall of Assad's Syria' by journalist Rania Abouzeid offers a powerful account of the regime’s unraveling and the human toll of the conflict - https://lnkd.in/dwEfFSzg Have other recommendations? Share them with us in the comments!