Fight for Humanity

12/03/2026

In January, Fight for Humanity travelled to Amman, Jordan to engage in 4 workshops as part of our ongoing research with the Beyond Compliance Consortium at the University of York. The three-year project is working to understand how armed actors understand and practice to ultimately reduce civilian harm in war.

Our first workshop centered our ongoing research in . With participants from the Yemen Policy Center and the Yemen Polling Center, we discussed our preliminary findings and next steps in the project. Our second workshop, co-organized with our partner War Child, centered our work in and had a similar focus. Both events sought to better understand our researchers’ and how that may impact our collective findings throughout our work.

In the afternoon, we held a validation workshop to collect feedback from key stakeholders working on Syria, Yemen, and in the broader region. This event was crucial in helping to critically evaluate our current methodology and afforded us an opportunity to compare the Yemeni and Syrian contexts.

Lastly, we participated in a workshop organized by the University of Glasgow and the Center for Civilians in Conflict focused on their BEYOND game, a novel training tool for humanitarian negotiators and others on the .

We’re proud to work with the Beyond Compliance Consortium and its partners to better understand the landscape of armed conflict.

Thank You to Our Partners:

Beyond Compliance Consortium | University of York | War Child UK | Yemen Polling Center | Yemen Policy Center | IHL Center | University of Glasgow
| Center for Civilians in Conflict

06/03/2026

In early February, Fight for Humanity and the Kofi Annan Foundation travelled to Lebanon to visit and support our ongoing project Rooting for the Future, an initiative aimed at restoring parts of Tripoli’s historic Citadel and empowering with skills on restoration to use cultural heritage as a vector of social cohesion between communities.

As the project nears the end of its first year, we’ve made important progress.

· With our local partners, we restored 688 m²of the foundation of the East facade and 118 m² of the drainage of the Northeast tower, preserving the Citadel for the future. Two beautiful but damaged historic buildings in the old city will be stabilized in the coming months.
· We’ve trained 20 vulnerable youth in heritage conservation techniques for 8 months, ensuring a skilled workforce in cultural heritage.
· The project also promoted social cohesion across Tripoli through 26 dialogue sessions and 4 seed grant projects led by youth to use cultural heritage as a means to promote peace in the region.



🙏 💟 Thank you to our partners for the good collaboration
Kofi Annan Foundation, Permanent Peace Movement (PPM), IECD - Lebanon, the Directorate General of Antiquities of Lebanon, Distruct

With the support of ALIPH Foundation

05/03/2026

In Popayán, Colombia, local leaders are working to build lasting peace for their communities through initiatives that emphasize coexistence, resilience, and hope.

Fight for Humanity and our partner Gestos de Paz have been working in the greater Cauca area to help maintain the legacy of the Truth Commission established following the 2016 peace agreement. Our collective efforts include implementation of targeted dialogue sessions, provision of opportunities for collective reflection, and material support for local peace-building initiatives, all aimed at helping to facilitate repair in a region deeply impacted by Colombia’s difficult history.

On Saturday, community members and leaders alike gathered in the community’s shared kitchen space to present their accomplishments. Participants also worked to install billboards calling for peace throughout the area. The message, “Este es un territorio urbano de paz” or “This is an urban territory for peace”, brings hope to a community still reconciling with the consequences of decades of armed conflict.



Thank you to our Partners and Donors:
Partner: Gestos de Paz
Donor: The City of Geneva

21/10/2025

“Restraint and compliance in armed conflict are not just about law — they’re about morality, identity, and belonging.”

At , Fight for Humanity co-organised a panel discussion attended by over 100 participants, where researchers from the Beyond Compliance Consortium shared emerging findings from their research on strengthening the protection of civilians in armed conflict.

With the participation of Center for Civilians in Conflict, Utrecht University, University of York, Centre on Armed Groups



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On 14 October 2025, Fight for Humanity, together with the Beyond Compliance Consortium (BCC), the University of York, the Centre on Armed Groups, Utrecht University and the Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC), hosted a peace panel at the Geneva Peace Week. The discussion, moderated by Anki Sjö...

16/10/2025

On 14 October 2025, during , Fight for Humanity co-organized with the Beyond Compliance Consortium, the University of York, the Centre on Armed Groups, and the Center for Civilians in Conflict an inspiring panel discussion on moving beyond legal compliance to achieve stronger protection for civilians in armed conflict. The event brought together 60 participants in the room and 45 online, featuring great exchanges and questions. It included a presentation of the consortium’s research programme, as well as emerging findings from two researchers from Ukraine and Somalia, offering valuable insights into civilian harm and protection in conflict zones.

25/09/2025

2024 showed us the dire reality of war — and 2025 is no different. With 130+ conflicts worldwide, compliance with international law is vital, but as the UN Secretary-General noted: compliance alone is not enough. Civilians still face devastating harm and unmet needs.

At , our panel will share research that goes beyond compliance to examine:

⚔️ Hostilities and civilian harm
🏛️ Governance & access to services
🤝 The humanitarian landscape

We’ll ask: What does it really take to protect civilians in today’s wars?

Don't forget to register: https://bit.ly/420K2LY.

19/09/2025

18/09/2025

We're happy to announce that we will be moderating a peace panel during the 12th edition of Geneva Peace week. 🤩

This year's thematic direction is: "Peace in Action". Hosted by the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform - Geneva Peace Week, the Geneva Graduate Institute, the Geneva Centre for Security Policy and DCAF

In collaboration with the Beyond Compliance Consortium, Centre on Armed Groups and Center for Civilians in Conflict, we will be discussing: “Beyond Compliance in a Chaotic World – How a Harm + Need Approach Can Achieve Full(er) Protection in Armed Conflict”

You can register to attend our panel, that will be held on 14th of October 2025 from 11:00 -12:00, using this link: https://bit.ly/420K2LY

Save the date and stay tuned for more updates!

08/09/2025

The Rooting for the Future project - implemented with our partners Kofi Annan Foundation, IECD - Lebanon, Permanent Peace Movement (PPM), The Lebanese Ministry Of Culture and with support from ALIPH Foundation - recently held three facilitator trainings at the Citadel of Tripoli.

The historic setting provided the perfect environment to strengthen group cohesion and positive dynamics among the youth participants.

Through interactive methods, including icebreakers and music, the training created strong momentum and engagement. With the guidance of a dedicated consultant trainer, participants expressed great interest in peacebuilding and active involvement in dialogue processes.

Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and the youth left the session motivated and eager to continue their journey as facilitators of change.

05/09/2025

Restoration work started in July at the Citadel of Tripoli as part of the Rooting for the Future project.

The first activity aims at consolidating the North East Wall of the castle: first steps included removing vegetation, installing scaffolding, and securing the site with signage and barriers.

18 young vulnerable participants contributed to this work, attending 8 training sessions where they are learning techniques and safety protocols on a worksite like this one. They also attended two life skills sessions as well as dialogue sessions on social cohesion and cultural heritage.

Thanks to our implementing partners Kofi Annan Foundation, IECD - Lebanon, Permanent Peace Movement (PPM), Lebanese Ministry Of Culture and Distruct with support from ALIPH Foundation

18/08/2025

A win for Syrian cultural heritage! 🇸🇾🏛️
Nearly 1,000 ancient artifacts from Manbij, northern Syria, have been recovered and safely delivered to the Aleppo Museum—a major success for cultural preservation!

These objects, mostly secured from smugglers or handed over by locals, were documented in 2023 as part of our project with Orient association, supported by ALIPH Foundation. Despite difficult conditions, over 1,200 artifacts were assessed and recorded to prevent irreversible loss.

After the 2025 clashes between Kurdish-led forces and Turkish-backed groups, the artifacts’ whereabouts were uncertain. Thankfully, they have now resurfaced—safe and accounted for.

The database of these artefacts and other 7500 artefacts documented will be shared with the Syrian Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums during the next Fight for Humanity visit to Damascus .

This rare success story shows how documentation and local collaboration can safeguard heritage, even amid conflict.
Huge thanks to all partners who made this possible under such challenging circumstances!

12/08/2025

Since 2019, we’ve worked to prevent and end child recruitment in NorthEast Syria. In 2024, we launched support for 200 children through vocational training and financial aid.

Read the full report & about our other projects in our Annual Report: https://bit.ly/454xa9k