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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · 2d

After 2 years finally a glimpse of relief for the people in Gaza and for the hostages: an end to the genocide. But to be clear, this is not yet peace. As long as occupation and apartheid persist, pressure remains essential. Help build lasting peace: paxforpeace.nl/news/ceasefi...

Ceasefire in Gaza, continuous pressure needed for lasting peace - PAX

This agreement finally offers relief for the people of Gaza and the hostages. We encourage every step that protects civilians. But it isn't peace yet.

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Jun 26

Together with our partners in the Decentralized Damage Mapping Group, we received the European Space Agency’s Award for our work on monitoring conflict-linked environmental damage.

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Jun 25

📢 Joint call by 100+ civil society groups: suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement. As long as Israel violates human rights, trade benefits are unacceptable. The EU’s credibility is on the line.

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Joint appeal: suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement - PAX

Together with over than a hundred civil society organisations, we call on the EU and individual Member States to suspend the Association Agreement, which offers Israel trade advantages.

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Wim Zwijnenburg @wammezz.bsky.social · Jun 21

What are the environmental risks from ongoing Israeli strikes in #Iran? With the targeting of nuclear facilities, industrial sites and munition depots, there could also be serious environment and public health consequences. We @paxforpeace.nl spoke with @lemonde.fr
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Vidéo. Iran : l’impact des frappes israéliennes sur l’environnement

Vidéo - Les attaques contre les centrales nucléaires, les raffineries et les dépôts de missiles suscitent des inquiétudes quant à une hausse de la pollution dans le pays.

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Jun 15

We're back! ❤️🚨

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Jun 5

📖 Read the report and explore how Iraq’s air pollution challenges must be addressed both at the national level and as part of international environmental and climate agenda – especially in the lead-up to #COP30 Climate Conference: paxforpeace.nl/publications...

Gasping for Air - PAX

The Need to Tackle’s Iraq’s Air Pollution Crisis

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Jun 5

...and highlights the urgency of rapid decarbonisation through transition to sustainable energy, given the severity of fossil fuel pollution in conflict-affected states.

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Jun 5

The report’s findings demonstrate why addressing environmental impacts of armed conflicts should be part of global policy discussions around climate change mitigation and adaptation...

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Jun 5

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we are publishing a new report “Gasping for Air”, taking stock of the key issues driving air pollution in Iraq - from gas flaring to dust storms and urban smog, to long-lasting conflict-pollution legacy – and offers policy recommendations for the country’s climate agenda.

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Jun 5

➡️ Decades of conflict, unchecked fossil fuel emissions, and weak environmental governance have created a perfect storm of pollution in hashtag#Iraq — endangering health, accelerating climate change, and deepening societal tensions.

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Roos Boer @rboer.bsky.social · Apr 15

Dutch language tv; on why we need to defend the mine ban treaty and other disarmament treaties in times of tension; eenvandaag.avrotros.nl/item/door-oo... @paxforpeace.nl @minefreeworld.bsky.social

Door oorlogsdreiging stappen landen uit ontwapeningsverdragen: 'Internationale spelregels staan onder druk'

Wereldwijd liggen er miljoenen landmijnen onder de grond. Hierdoor vallen er jaarlijks honderden slachtoffers. Om dit te stoppen werd in een verdrag afgesproken dat het wapen de wereld uit moest. Maar...

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Apr 17

🌍 Honoured! The Decentralized Damage Mapping Group (DDMG) — including PAX — has won the 2025 ESA Earth Observation Excellence Team Award. 🎉

DDMG has used satellite data to map the environmental toll of war, making critical insights more open, rapid, and useful: paxforpeace.nl/news/conflic...

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Airwars @airwars.bsky.social · Apr 7

*Event announcement*

In collaboration with @paxforpeace.nl, we're thrilled to announce the launch of the Civilian Protection Monitor.

Join us at our online launch on Tuesday 15th April at 4-5.30pm CET by registering through this form:

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Apr 8

Read more in our joint policy brief via this link: paxforpeace.nl/publications...

Seven Priorities for Addressing Syria’s Water Security Challenges in Early Recovery - PAX

We urge the new Syrian government and the international community to support Syria’s transition and socio-economic recovery to prioritize addressing water security issues.

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Apr 8

4️⃣ Ensure fair and equal access to clean water
5️⃣ Promote sustainable water use as part of climate adaptation
6️⃣ Clean-up water resources from toxic remnants of war
7️⃣ Strengthen cross-border cooperation on water management.

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Apr 8

1️⃣ Protect water sources from militarization
2️⃣ Include water and sanitation infrastructure in recovery efforts
3️⃣ Strengthen water governance at all levels

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Apr 8

💧 Water security in Syria must be a priority for the new Syrian government and the international community. Together with Syrians for Truth and Justice, we call for urgent action to address Syria’s water security challenges, in line with 7 concrete recommendations 🔽

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Priorities for Addressing Syria’s Water Security Challenges in Early Recovery - PAX

More than a decade of conflict has drastically worsened Syria’s water insecurity, placing it on the list of the world’s most water-stressed countries. With a range of conflict and climate-driven chall...

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Feb 14

A new study by Profundo, BankTrack and PAX shows that European and US banks and asset managers have played a significant role in lining Israel's war chest since the start of the Israeli war on Gaza in October 2023.

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‘War bonds’ - Banks invest in Israel's war chest - PAX

A new study shows that European and US banks and asset managers have played a significant role in lining Israel's war chest since the start of the Israeli war on Gaza.

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Wim Zwijnenburg @wammezz.bsky.social · Feb 13

Great to see an amazing panel on #geodata for #humanrights at @fau.de Winter School, with @paxforpeace.nl presenting on #remotesensing of environmental damage, with case studies from Yemen and Syria, among a great line-up of experts. www.geographie.nat.fau.de/geodata-for-...

Geodata for Human Rights Winter School: 10-14 February 2025

The Geodata for Human Rights Winter School 2025 is a unique interdisciplinary program designed to introduce early career researchers to the innovative use of geospatial technologies for human rights…

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Feb 11

Von Der Leyen, stop trading with illegal Israeli settlements - PAX

Together with 162 organizations we sent a letter to Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, regarding trade with illegal Israël settlements.

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Feb 11

For years we’ve been advocating to ensure that the Netherlands and the European Union adhere to their obligations under international law, thus not to contribute to serious violations.

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Feb 11

The Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory are illegal under international law. Their construction and expansion by Israel are serious violations of international humanitarian law and go hand in hand with systematic human rights violations against the Palestinian population.

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Feb 11

With the letter we urge the EU to take action to prohibit all trade and business between the EU and Israel’s illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. This is essential step for the EU and its member states to fulfill their obligations under international law.

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Feb 11

The EU sees Israeli settlements, illegally built on occupied Palestinian land, as a major barrier to peace. Yet, it allows trade with them, fueling poverty and daily Palestinian rights violations.

Together with 162 other organizations, we sent a letter to Von der Leyen: ➡️ #StopTradeWithSettlements

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PAX @paxforpeace.nl · Feb 6

In the light of the escalating violence in Congo, we urge Europe to stop collaborating with Rwanda.

Yesterday, we joined int. civil society organizations in co-signing a letter, urging the EU to withdraw from the controversial MoU with Rwanda.

Read more: paxforpeace.nl/news/europe-...

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