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Research paper Attacks on healthcare in the Syrian conflict

Attacks on health personnel and facilities have been a regular feature of the war in Syria. Lessons from Syria can help develop more robust reporting of attacks in future conflicts.

News release Malawi court judges presented with Chatham House Prize

Malawi’s constitutional court judges received the 2020 Chatham House Prize one year after the ceremony was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Expert comment Nicaragua chronicle is of a democracy’s death foretold

The recent elections were denounced by more than 40 governments but sanctions had no measurable deterrent effect, so can the international community do more?

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Expert comment Ukraine still backs Zelenskyy despite slow progress

Expectations Volodymyr Zelenskyy would end the armed conflict with Russia or jail corrupt officials have faded, but so have fears he would sell out to oligarchs or the Kremlin.

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Expert comment The trickle-up effect of rights-based climate litigation

With governments failing in their pledges and companies accused of ‘green-washing’, human rights-based litigation is increasingly important for accountability.

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Chatham House briefing COP26: What happened, what does this mean, and what happens next?

Analysing a crucial opportunity for enhancing ambitions on climate finance, adaptation, and ‘loss and damage’, and the implementation of the Paris Agreement.

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Explainer Young people’s priorities on climate migration

Amid growing recognition of the impacts of environmental and climate change on migration, a comprehensive package of policy solutions is needed.

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Explainer Video Protecting universal human rights: Imagine a better world

Short animation examining why protecting and defending human rights ensures an equitable response to humanitarian crises and addresses economic inequality.

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Explainer Video Policy for recovery in Africa

Short video explaining how the Policy for Recovery Series provides careful analysis and evidence-based policy solutions for Africa.

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Research event Policy for recovery in Africa: Regional integration and trade facilitation

At this event, panellists will exchange perspectives on the African Continental Free Trade Area, including the priorities for implementation and how to ensure that Africa’s diverse economies and populations, particularly its youth and the most socio-economically marginalised, are able to benefit from it.

24 November 2021 — 1:00PM TO 2:30PM
Members event Independence movements in Europe

What’s next for Catalonia and Scotland and how will this impact other independence movements in Europe?

24 November 2021 — 6:00PM TO 7:00PM
Members event 30 years since the fall of the USSR

Was the collapse of USSR avoidable or inevitable, and what are the consequences today?

26 November 2021 — 12:00PM TO 1:00PM
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Research event Recording The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response: Six months on, what has changed?

This event analyses The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Responses six-month progress report.

22 November 2021 — 12:00PM TO 1:00PM
Research event Recording What the future of the internet(s) will mean for emerging economies

This discussion identifies the impact of the ‘splinternet’ on emerging economies and the trends that might emerge in response.

17 November 2021 — 4:30PM TO 5:45PM
Research event Recording From symptoms to survival: Expert perspectives on cancer screening, early diagnosis, and treatment

This event brings together four expert panellists to share their perspectives on cancer screening and early diagnosis and treatment.

17 November 2021 — 12:00PM TO 1:00PM
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