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Conflict Mapping
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Conflict Mapping addresses the consequences of conflict by establishing a record of the truth of what happened during that conflict. The chronological and geographical mapping of the conflict, including reconstructing the order of battle and chain of command, serves to prevent denial of those events. An analysis of events according to international law establishes prima facie accountability for violations of international humanitarian law. In so doing, it both serves to strengthen the rule of law and to promote and defend human rights by publicising the price for violating them. In addition, establishing the chain of command within the armed forces operating in a particular place and assembling these disparate pieces of information to create the bigger picture of the conflict enables the crucial first phase of establishing who bears direct and command responsible for atrocities committed during that conflict, thereby avoiding the trap of blaming a group or segment of society and promoting peaceful conciliation.
NPWJ has a specific expertise in developing and implementing conflict mapping programs, in particular in the following places:
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