By Lejla Hodzic More than ten years ago, a UN official described the conflict in Uganda as “the biggest forgotten, neglected humanitarian emergency in the world,” adding that the war […]
Uganda’s Violent Legacy Read more
By Lejla Hodzic More than ten years ago, a UN official described the conflict in Uganda as “the biggest forgotten, neglected humanitarian emergency in the world,” adding that the war
By Bojana Djokanovic In February 2016, the news portal Spanish News Today reported the exhumation of the remains of Timoteo Mendieta from a mass grave in Guadalajara. The exhumation was
By Bojana Djokanovic In February 2016, the news portal Spanish News Today reported the exhumation of the remains of Timoteo Mendieta from a mass grave in Guadalajara. The exhumation was
By Bojana Djokanovic More than 17,000 people are believed to have disappeared as a result of the conflict in Lebanon between 1975 and 1990. The conflict included domestic, regional and
The Long Wait: Lebanon’s Missing Persons Read more
By Bojana Djokanovic More than 17,000 people are believed to have disappeared as a result of the conflict in Lebanon between 1975 and 1990. The conflict included domestic, regional and
[:en] 2 March 2016: Colombia’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Juan Jose Quintana, today hosted a meeting of diplomats from the Group of Latin American Countries (GRULAC) in The Hague to
ICMP and GRULAC Countries Discuss Issue of Missing and Disappeared Persons Read more
[:en] 2 March 2016: Colombia’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Juan Jose Quintana, today hosted a meeting of diplomats from the Group of Latin American Countries (GRULAC) in The Hague to
Since the spring of 2014 when conflict (“counter-terrorism”, as it is more often described by parties on both sides) began in Eastern Ukraine, thousands are believed to have gone missing
Ukraine’s Forgotten Missing and Disappeared Read more
Since the spring of 2014 when conflict (“counter-terrorism”, as it is more often described by parties on both sides) began in Eastern Ukraine, thousands are believed to have gone missing
By Thomas Miller and Kathryne Bomberger Today, the number of missing and disappeared persons (MDPs) around the world as a result of conflict and political unrest can be measured in
A Cornerstone of Peacemaking Read more
By Thomas Miller and Kathryne Bomberger Today, the number of missing and disappeared persons (MDPs) around the world as a result of conflict and political unrest can be measured in
Lejla Hodzic examines legal and extra-legal strategies adopted by the authorities in China in an apparent bid to stifle dissent. When the Chinese authorities arrested or detained more than 280
Enforced Disappearances in China Read more
Lejla Hodzic examines legal and extra-legal strategies adopted by the authorities in China in an apparent bid to stifle dissent. When the Chinese authorities arrested or detained more than 280
Bojana Djokanovic examines the challenge to Nigerian society posed by mass abductions by insurgent groups and military counter-terrorism operations in the northeast of the country. Nearly two years since
Human Rights in Nigeria – Chibok Abductions and Disappearances Read more
Bojana Djokanovic examines the challenge to Nigerian society posed by mass abductions by insurgent groups and military counter-terrorism operations in the northeast of the country. Nearly two years since
The Mediterranean “refugee and migrant crisis” has led to an increasing number of children and minors going missing on dangerous routes to safety and a better life. At the
The Tragedy of Missing Young People and Children Read more
The Mediterranean “refugee and migrant crisis” has led to an increasing number of children and minors going missing on dangerous routes to safety and a better life. At the
[:en] 28 January 2016: The cross-cutting global challenge of accounting for missing and disappeared persons can be addressed effectively through a coherent international policy, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
A Cornerstone of Peacebuilding – Addressing the Issue of Missing and Disappeared Persons Read more
[:en] 28 January 2016: The cross-cutting global challenge of accounting for missing and disappeared persons can be addressed effectively through a coherent international policy, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
[:en] ICMP’s January newsletter reported on an initiative designed to promote dialogue on the missing persons process in the Western Balkans and the role of families in this process. Activities
ICMP Newsletter: Missing Persons Issues in 2015 Read more
[:en] ICMP’s January newsletter reported on an initiative designed to promote dialogue on the missing persons process in the Western Balkans and the role of families in this process. Activities
One year after the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden and Luxembourg signed the Agreement on the Status and Functions of the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP), three
Signatories to the Agreement on ICMP’s Status and Functions Read more
One year after the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden and Luxembourg signed the Agreement on the Status and Functions of the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP), three
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