Renewed US and Iranian attacks are placing civilians at risk and causing extensive damage to critical infrastructure.
CIVIC envisions a world where every civilian is protected from the harms of conflict.
Our mission is to keep civilians safer in conflict by working with communities, armed actors, and decision-makers to prevent and respond to harm.
CIVIC condemns the escalating wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on major Ukrainian cities
How systematic work by the state, civil society, and the armed forces can strengthen both personal and societal resilience
This war in the Middle East has many fronts. Protecting women and children is not one of them
Exploring the legal frameworks, funding mechanisms, oversight gaps, and civilian protection risks surrounding US-Israel cooperative defense projects.
New research explores what drives Ukraine's defence forces to protect civilians beyond compliance with international humanitarian law
2025 Annual Report
This year, CIVIC expanded programming into Sudan, established offices in Benin and Togo, supported the development of Somalia's first National Civilian Protection Policy, and strengthened community-based protection initiatives across multiple regions.
About Us
Who We Are
CIVIC works at the intersection of conflict, protection, and accountability — advocating for a world where civilians are no longer treated as inevitable casualties of war.
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How We Work
From frontline communities to global policy spaces, CIVIC works to prevent, mitigate, and respond to civilian harm.
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Conflict is not confined to one region or one type of crisis, and neither is CIVIC’s work. Across Sudan, Ukraine, Yemen, and beyond, CIVIC works alongside conflict-affected communities to strengthen civilian protection and reduce civilian harm.
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Africa
Across multiple contexts in Africa, CIVIC supports locally grounded approaches to civilian protection and harm mitigation.
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Americas
CIVIC advances civilian protection and harm mitigation through partnerships with governments and civil society.
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Europe
In Ukraine, CIVIC works with communities and local actors responding to the realities of modern warfare and civilian harm.
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Middle East
CIVIC works across the Middle East to address evolving civilian protection challenges in some of the world’s most complex conflict environments.
Our Impact
Moving beyond statistics to turn protection principles into real impact on the ground.
Impact
See how CIVIC turns protection principles into measurable impact on the ground through community-led safety solutions, advocacy and engagement with security forces.
Read moreThe Human Cost
The scale and complexity of modern conflict continues to grow, and the human impact is staggering.
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2 billion
people live in areas affected by conflict.
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90 %
of those harmed by explosive weapons in urban areas are civilians.
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130 +
armed conflicts are taking place around the world.
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118 million
people are forcibly displaced worldwide.
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