At Center for Civilians in Conflict (formerly CIVIC), our team is focused on helping civilians caught in the midst of armed conflict. We work directly with people who have the power to transform the planning, conduct, and aftermath of conflicts for civilians—from military officials and policymakers to UN bodies and civilians themselves. Our staff is found in places like Syria, Libya, and Afghanistan, with our headquarters in Washington, DC. Learn more about our history and our founder, Marla Ruzicka, here.

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What to Do for Syrians While the World Debates

This piece by Sahr MuhammedAlly originally appeared in the Huffington Post.

A sniper's bullet paralyzed 12-year old Misar from the waist down in her village in... Blog Post | Posted 07 May 2013

The Constitutional and Counterterrorism Implications of Targeted Killing

Written Testimony Submitted to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights

April 30, 2013

Sarah Holewinski Executive Director, Center for Civilians in... News Article | Posted 01 May 2013

Help for Civilians Harmed in America’s Drone Wars

This piece by Sahr MuhammedAlly originally appeared in the Huffington Post.

A decade after weaponized drones were first used in counterterrorism operations in Pakistan, Somalia, and Yemen... Blog Post | Posted 26 Apr 2013

Statement of shared concerns regarding U.S. drone strikes and targeted killings

Full text of letter and and statment to President Obama attached.

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American Civil Liberties Union Amnesty International Center for Human Rights & Global... Press Release | Posted 12 Apr 2013

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