Iter: Journal of Protection Studies is an international, independent, and peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in the field of protection. The journal aims to establish protection as a middle-range field of study, bridging diverse areas such as:

• Protection of human rights defenders

• Protection in humanitarian action

• Protection in peacebuilding efforts

• Protection through international accompaniment / unarmed civilian peacekeeping efforts

Iter promotes critical analysis and fosters connections between theory, policy, and activism, as well as between the Global South and the Global North. The journal serves as a platform for academics, practitioners, and activists to engage in thoughtful discussions on protection and its intersecting fields. These discussions explore implications for the lives of affected people, duty-bearers, and protection actors.

Open Access Policy

Iter: Journal of Protection Studies is committed to the principles of open access. All content is freely available to users, ensuring that knowledge is accessible without financial, legal, or technical barriers. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, or link to the full texts of the articles, as long as they adhere to the journal’s licensing terms (see copyright notice below).

Authors are not charged any fees for publication and retain copyright in their articles. Readers may use the full text of articles as described in the copyright notice below.

Focus and Scope

The journal encourages submissions that:

• Critically examine protection mechanisms and their intersections with other fields.

• Bridge gaps between research, policy, and practice.

• Address the implications of protection for affected communities and protection actors.

Copyright Notice

Iter: Journal of Protection Studies operates under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). Authors retain copyright but agree to grant the journal the right to distribute their work under this license. This allows others to remix, adapt, and build upon the work non-commercially, provided attribution is given and new creations are licensed under identical terms. More information about this license is available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/.

Independence and Sponsorship

While Iter maintains its editorial independence, it remains open to potential sponsorships that align with its mission and values. Any sponsorship arrangements will be transparently disclosed to ensure integrity and trust.

Disclosure Policy

The journal adheres to strict ethical guidelines, including full disclosure of any conflicts of interest related to submissions, editorial decisions, or sponsorships. Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts to maintain transparency and uphold academic rigor.

Privacy Statement

Iter respects the privacy of its contributors and users. Personal data collected during the submission and review process will be used solely for editorial purposes and will not be shared with third parties. Authors and reviewers can expect confidentiality and professional handling of their data.

 

For additional information, including submission guidelines and editorial policies, please visit our website or contact the editorial team.