Laura Pizzoferrato

Laura Pizzoferrato obtained an LLM in Public International Law at Utrecht University where she specialized in conflict and security. She worked as a student assistant at Utrecht University where she conducted research in the field of international humanitarian law. Before that, she studied international relations at the University of Geneva. Laura has a strong interest in international humanitarian law, international security law and international politics, especially the interplay between international law and politics. Her blog post is provided in a personal capacity and does not necessarily reflect the views of any present or previous employer.

The power of religion: religious leaders as a tool for, or against, IHL-compliance by non-state armed groups

By Laura Pizzoferrato / August 31, 2023

The respect of international humanitarian law (IHL) by non-state armed groups (NSAGs) is a recurrent concern of the international community. In some cases, NSAGs may not deem themselves bound by IHL since they have not taken part in the creation of these same rules. This is why other means or strategies must be taken into …

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