One Man’s Journey to Make Peace with ISIS Families Returning to Mosul
July 10, 2023

One Man’s Journey to Make Peace with ISIS Families Returning to Mosul

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Protecting Civilians in Conflict - Hard Lessons
June 22, 2023

Protecting Civilians in Conflict – Hard Lessons

CIVIC Communications
Nigeria Needs to Do More to Prevent & Respond to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
June 19, 2023

Nigeria Needs to Do More to Prevent & Respond to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

Center for Civilians in Conflict
How Free Press Contributes to Protecting Civilians in Conflict
June 11, 2023

How Free Press Contributes to Protecting Civilians in Conflict

CIVIC Communications
Civilian Military Engagement Proves Successful in Northeast Nigeria
May 19, 2023

Civilian Military Engagement Proves Successful in Northeast Nigeria

CIVIC Communications
18 Years After Her Death, CIVIC’s Founder Marla Ruzicka Continues to Inspire
April 16, 2023

18 Years After Her Death, CIVIC’s Founder Marla Ruzicka Continues to Inspire

CIVIC Communications
Solidarity Must Be Built On Inclusion: Reflections on Munich Security Conference 2023
April 13, 2023

Solidarity Must Be Built On Inclusion: Reflections on Munich Security Conference 2023

CIVIC Communications
Security Council Pushes for Reset of UNMISS Approach to Civilian Protection
April 7, 2023

Security Council Pushes for Reset of UNMISS Approach to Civilian Protection

CIVIC Communications
20 Years After CIVIC’s Founding, Our Mission Remains Critical 
March 9, 2023

20 Years After CIVIC’s Founding, Our Mission Remains Critical 

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Lake Chad Basin: Civilian Protection Must Be at the Center of Stabilization Efforts
February 22, 2023

Lake Chad Basin: Civilian Protection Must Be at the Center of Stabilization Efforts

CIVIC Communications
A Yazidi Family Left with Photographs of Slain Children
February 2, 2023

A Yazidi Family Left with Photographs of Slain Children

CIVIC Communications
MONUSCO’s 2022 Mandate: Streamlined, But Missing Key Protection Language
January 27, 2023

MONUSCO’s 2022 Mandate: Streamlined, But Missing Key Protection Language

CIVIC Communications
Five Things You Should Know about Gender-Based Violence
November 28, 2022

Five Things You Should Know about Gender-Based Violence

CIVIC Communications
Why the Timber Market Could Become A Conflict-Ridden Extractive Industry in The Future
November 15, 2022

Why the Timber Market Could Become A Conflict-Ridden Extractive Industry in The Future

CIVIC Communications
Sending a Signal: How Reparations Can Lead To Accountability for Civilian Harm
October 28, 2022

Sending a Signal: How Reparations Can Lead To Accountability for Civilian Harm

CIVIC Communications
Disinformation Harms Civilians in Conflict in More Ways Than You Thought
August 20, 2022

Disinformation Harms Civilians in Conflict in More Ways Than You Thought

Center for Civilians in Conflict
How A Congressional Commission Can Bring Justice for Victims of US-Caused Civilian Harm
July 6, 2022

How A Congressional Commission Can Bring Justice for Victims of US-Caused Civilian Harm

Hajer Naili
UN Security Council Renews Peacekeeping Mission Mandate in Mali: What Has Changed
July 1, 2022

UN Security Council Renews Peacekeeping Mission Mandate in Mali: What Has Changed

Seán Smith
Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: 5 Things You Should Know
June 17, 2022

Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: 5 Things You Should Know

Hajer Naili
REGISTER NOW: Prioritizing Protection of Civilians and Inclusive National Ownership in Peacekeeping Transitions
May 11, 2022

REGISTER NOW: Prioritizing Protection of Civilians and Inclusive National Ownership in Peacekeeping Transitions

Hajer Naili
International Negotiations to Reduce Civilian Impacts of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas
March 31, 2022

International Negotiations to Reduce Civilian Impacts of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

Sahr Muhammedally
In South Sudan, Protection Remains Top Priority for UN Peacekeepers
March 29, 2022

In South Sudan, Protection Remains Top Priority for UN Peacekeepers

Lauren Spink
One Week In, Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Shows Alarming Trends in Civilians Harm
March 3, 2022

One Week In, Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Shows Alarming Trends in Civilians Harm

Beatrice Godefroy
In Kyiv, Sound of Explosions Replaced Melody of Peace
February 26, 2022

In Kyiv, Sound of Explosions Replaced Melody of Peace

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Protection des Civils au Niger: Enjeu de Taille des Réponses Sécuritaires
February 24, 2022

Protection des Civils au Niger: Enjeu de Taille des Réponses Sécuritaires

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Who's looking out for the civilian casualties of a Ukraine war?
February 23, 2022

Who’s looking out for the civilian casualties of a Ukraine war?

Beatrice Godefroy
EVENT: Working Together to Improve Compliance with International Humanitarian Law
February 23, 2022

EVENT: Working Together to Improve Compliance with International Humanitarian Law

Beatrice Godefroy
Event: National Implementation of Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts
February 1, 2022

Event: National Implementation of Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts

Wendy MacClinchy
Amid Civilian Harm Revelations, Defense Bill Takes Measured Steps on Oversight and Accountability
December 23, 2021

Amid Civilian Harm Revelations, Defense Bill Takes Measured Steps on Oversight and Accountability

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Ugandan and Congolese Troops Are Conducting Joint Operations: What Could that Mean for MONUSCO?
December 20, 2021

Ugandan and Congolese Troops Are Conducting Joint Operations: What Could that Mean for MONUSCO?

Daniel Levine-Spound
In South Sudan, Keep UN Peacekeepers Focused on Evolving Risks for Civilians
December 17, 2021

In South Sudan, Keep UN Peacekeepers Focused on Evolving Risks for Civilians

Lauren Spink
The UN risks a failed drawdown in Congo if it doesn’t listen to civilians
December 6, 2021

The UN risks a failed drawdown in Congo if it doesn’t listen to civilians

Daniel Levine-Spound
Transatlantic Dialogue Highlights Importance of Legislative Oversight over the Protection of Civilians
December 2, 2021

Transatlantic Dialogue Highlights Importance of Legislative Oversight over the Protection of Civilians

Annie Shiel
EVENT: Launch of Report on COVID-19 and the Protection of Civilians in Conflict-Affected States
December 2, 2021

EVENT: Launch of Report on COVID-19 and the Protection of Civilians in Conflict-Affected States

Maxence Martin
Participants at Pan-African Workshop Demonstrate Commitment to Civilian Protection Through the “Niamey Communique”
November 19, 2021

Participants at Pan-African Workshop Demonstrate Commitment to Civilian Protection Through the “Niamey Communique”

Emma Thompson
Fundamental Rights Forum 2021: Private Security, Human Rights, and Covid-19
November 15, 2021

Fundamental Rights Forum 2021: Private Security, Human Rights, and Covid-19

Maxence Martin
Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan Demands Urgent Action
November 10, 2021

Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan Demands Urgent Action

Sahr Muhammedally
How the UN Can Strengthen its Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic Amid a Changed Conflict
October 20, 2021

How the UN Can Strengthen its Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic Amid a Changed Conflict

Viola Giuliano
Civil-Military Dialogues in Hranitne and Troitske Villages in Ukraine
October 19, 2021

Civil-Military Dialogues in Hranitne and Troitske Villages in Ukraine

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Insight Into Biden’s Counterterrorism Thinking Suggests More of the Same
October 18, 2021

Insight Into Biden’s Counterterrorism Thinking Suggests More of the Same

Annie Shiel
The UK’s Ranger Regiment: An opportunity
October 15, 2021

The UK’s Ranger Regiment: An opportunity

Beatrice Godefroy
Reverberating Effects and International Law
September 28, 2021

Reverberating Effects and International Law

Clark Orr
CIVIC Accueillera Un Atelier Régional Panafricain Sur La Protection Des Civils (ARP-POC)
September 24, 2021

CIVIC Accueillera Un Atelier Régional Panafricain Sur La Protection Des Civils (ARP-POC)

Monica Zuraw
CIVIC to Host Pan-African Workshop on the Protection of Civilians (PAW-POC)
September 22, 2021

CIVIC to Host Pan-African Workshop on the Protection of Civilians (PAW-POC)

Monica Zuraw
Ukraine must do more to protect civilians living close to the conflict contact line
August 12, 2021

Ukraine must do more to protect civilians living close to the conflict contact line

Beatrice Godefroy
Event: Peacekeeping Early Warning and Response Tracking Systems and the Protection of Civilians in Mali
August 3, 2021

Event: Peacekeeping Early Warning and Response Tracking Systems and the Protection of Civilians in Mali

Josh Jorgensen
Even a Short War Over Taiwan or the Baltics Would Be Devastating
July 29, 2021

Even a Short War Over Taiwan or the Baltics Would Be Devastating

Daniel R. Mahanty
Reference Guide: Tracking Protection of Civilians Through the NDAA
July 21, 2021

Reference Guide: Tracking Protection of Civilians Through the NDAA

Annie Shiel
Protecting Civilians in Mali – More UN Peacekeepers Is Only Part of the Solution
July 16, 2021

Protecting Civilians in Mali – More UN Peacekeepers Is Only Part of the Solution

Seán Smith
Implementing International Humanitarian Law: Innovative Programming and Best Practices in the Age of COVID-19
July 15, 2021

Implementing International Humanitarian Law: Innovative Programming and Best Practices in the Age of COVID-19

Maxence Martin
The UN Budget Committee Adopts Peacekeeping Budgets and a New Tone on the Protection of Civilians
July 8, 2021

The UN Budget Committee Adopts Peacekeeping Budgets and a New Tone on the Protection of Civilians

Samuli Harju
Training on Negotiations, Communication, and Dialogue Facilitation: Developing the Capacity of Civilians and CIMIC Officers to Engage in Productive Dialogue in Conflict-Affected Ukraine
July 2, 2021

Training on Negotiations, Communication, and Dialogue Facilitation: Developing the Capacity of Civilians and CIMIC Officers to Engage in Productive Dialogue in Conflict-Affected Ukraine

Yevheniia Korotka
Security Council Overcomes Division to Adopt a MINUSMA Mandate that Advances Protection of Civilians Language
July 1, 2021

Security Council Overcomes Division to Adopt a MINUSMA Mandate that Advances Protection of Civilians Language

Josh Jorgensen
Сivil-Military Dialogues: Improving the Protection of Civilians in eastern Ukraine
July 1, 2021

Сivil-Military Dialogues: Improving the Protection of Civilians in eastern Ukraine

Yevheniia Korotka
Event Summary: Emerging Practices in Effective Civilian Harm Mitigation
June 22, 2021

Event Summary: Emerging Practices in Effective Civilian Harm Mitigation

Samuli Harju
Member States Must Support Protection of Civilians During Peacekeeping Budget Negotiations Process that Is Rigged to Cut
June 11, 2021

Member States Must Support Protection of Civilians During Peacekeeping Budget Negotiations Process that Is Rigged to Cut

Samuli Harju
A Legacy of Unrecognized Harm: DoD’s 2020 Civilian Casualties Report
June 7, 2021

A Legacy of Unrecognized Harm: DoD’s 2020 Civilian Casualties Report

Annie Shiel
Preparedness in urban operations: a commander’s planning checklist to protect civilians
May 13, 2021

Preparedness in urban operations: a commander’s planning checklist to protect civilians

Monica Zuraw
26 Civil Society Organizations Call for Ambitious Action to Protect Civilians
May 11, 2021

26 Civil Society Organizations Call for Ambitious Action to Protect Civilians

Samuli Harju
New Report by the UN Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34) Advances and Limits the Protection of Civilians
May 10, 2021

New Report by the UN Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34) Advances and Limits the Protection of Civilians

Alison Giffen
US in Review - April 2
April 2, 2021

US in Review – April 2

Daniel R. Mahanty
Counter-Terrorism Hangover or Legal Obligation? The Requirement to Protect Civilians In War
March 30, 2021

Counter-Terrorism Hangover or Legal Obligation? The Requirement to Protect Civilians In War

Sahr Muhammedally
Civil Society Experts, Analysts, and MEPs in Europe and Africa Raise Concerns with the EU Adoption of the European Peace Facility (EPF)
March 24, 2021

Civil Society Experts, Analysts, and MEPs in Europe and Africa Raise Concerns with the EU Adoption of the European Peace Facility (EPF)

Beatrice Godefroy
The UN Security Council Approves a Streamlined Mandate for UNMISS that Prioritizes Protection of Civilians in South Sudan
March 22, 2021

The UN Security Council Approves a Streamlined Mandate for UNMISS that Prioritizes Protection of Civilians in South Sudan

Samuli Harju
Official Launch of the Civilian Casualties Identification, Tracking and Analysis Cell for G5 Sahel Joint Force Operations
March 8, 2021

Official Launch of the Civilian Casualties Identification, Tracking and Analysis Cell for G5 Sahel Joint Force Operations

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Immediate Action is Needed to Strengthen MINUSCA’s Protection of Civilians in CAR
February 23, 2021

Immediate Action is Needed to Strengthen MINUSCA’s Protection of Civilians in CAR

Viola Giuliano
“They said 'it’s your government to protect you.' We said it was the government that killed us:” Civilian Perspectives on the Future of UNMISS
February 19, 2021

“They said ‘it’s your government to protect you.’ We said it was the government that killed us:” Civilian Perspectives on the Future of UNMISS

Lauren Spink
Give Local Civil Society a Say in U.S. Security Assistance
February 9, 2021

Give Local Civil Society a Say in U.S. Security Assistance

Daniel R. Mahanty
They have names: Accounting for harm to civilians in Iraq in Syria
February 3, 2021

They have names: Accounting for harm to civilians in Iraq in Syria

Daniel R. Mahanty
Power Politics Obstructs Protection of Civilians in — and after — the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
February 2, 2021

Power Politics Obstructs Protection of Civilians in — and after — the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

Beatrice Godefroy
Partnered Military Arrangements: A Virtual Roundtable
January 25, 2021

Partnered Military Arrangements: A Virtual Roundtable

Daniel R. Mahanty
Toward A More Responsible US Arms Trade Policy: Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration
January 19, 2021

Toward A More Responsible US Arms Trade Policy: Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration

Annie Shiel
The Militarization of US Law Enforcement and Civilian Harm
January 13, 2021

The Militarization of US Law Enforcement and Civilian Harm

Kimberly Rolle
Making Amends: A Guide to US Law and Policy on Post-Harm Amends
January 7, 2021

Making Amends: A Guide to US Law and Policy on Post-Harm Amends

Madison Hunke
MONUSCO’s New Mandate: Protecting Civilians While Preparing for Transition
December 21, 2020

MONUSCO’s New Mandate: Protecting Civilians While Preparing for Transition

Daniel Levine-Spound
#WPS20 Event Summary: “We Have to Break the Silence Somehow:” Preventing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence through UN Peacekeeping
December 9, 2020

#WPS20 Event Summary: “We Have to Break the Silence Somehow:” Preventing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence through UN Peacekeeping

Wendy MacClinchy
When exceptions become the rule, 'forever wars' result
December 8, 2020

When exceptions become the rule, ‘forever wars’ result

Daniel R. Mahanty
Engaging Local Populations as Partners in UN Peacekeeping
December 2, 2020

Engaging Local Populations as Partners in UN Peacekeeping

Samuli Harju
What Does MINUSCA’s November 2020 Renewed Mandate Mean for the Protection of Civilians in the Central African Republic?
November 19, 2020

What Does MINUSCA’s November 2020 Renewed Mandate Mean for the Protection of Civilians in the Central African Republic?

Viola Giuliano
Civilians caught in Donbas conflict need government system to protect them
November 10, 2020

Civilians caught in Donbas conflict need government system to protect them

Beatrice Godefroy
#WPS20: SEA, Gender Parity, and Protection of Civilians from CRSV—Competing Priorities?
November 2, 2020

#WPS20: SEA, Gender Parity, and Protection of Civilians from CRSV—Competing Priorities?

Lauren Spink
Geneva Peace Week 2020: Towards a Stronger Civilian Dimension in Great Power Conflict
November 2, 2020

Geneva Peace Week 2020: Towards a Stronger Civilian Dimension in Great Power Conflict

Beatrice Godefroy
#WPS20: The Crucial Role of Female Officers in Eastern Ukraine
October 28, 2020

#WPS20: The Crucial Role of Female Officers in Eastern Ukraine

Yevheniia Korotka
A Comprehensive Approach is Needed for the Protection of Civilians in Urban War
October 26, 2020

A Comprehensive Approach is Needed for the Protection of Civilians in Urban War

Sahr Muhammedally
#WPS20: Language on Gender in Resolutions Authorizing UN Peacekeeping Operations
October 26, 2020

#WPS20: Language on Gender in Resolutions Authorizing UN Peacekeeping Operations

Kelcey Negus
The legacy of conflict in Iraq uniquely affects women in the region, who not only face general protection concerns resulting from years of fighting but are also exposed to gender-specific challenges.
October 23, 2020

#WPS20: How Women’s Participation in Iraqi Security Forces Can Increase Civilian Safety

Natalie Sikorski
As part of a broader research project on how the peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and South Sudan are analyzing and responding to CRSV, CIVIC assessed challenges to information-sharing between humanitarian actors and peacekeepers. We found that the Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Arrangements (MARA) established by the UN can contribute significantly to improved information-sharing.
October 19, 2020

#WPS20: Improving Information-Sharing on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence through the UN Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Arrangements

Lauren Spink
When establishing Community Protection Groups (CPGs) in conflict zones, CIVIC regularly emphasizes the importance of including women as members of the group to raise and address issues that specifically affect women.
October 16, 2020

#WPS20: The Power of Women Activists in Afghanistan

Center for Civilians in Conflict
#WPS20: MONUSCO’s Action Plan against CRSV in Shabunda Territory
October 7, 2020

#WPS20: MONUSCO’s Action Plan against CRSV in Shabunda Territory

Lauren Spink
#WPS20: CIVIC Joins 550+ Organizations in Calling on the UN and Member States to Prioritize Women’s Participation and Fully Implement the WPS Agenda
October 5, 2020

#WPS20: CIVIC Joins 550+ Organizations in Calling on the UN and Member States to Prioritize Women’s Participation and Fully Implement the WPS Agenda

Monica Zuraw
#WPS20: Assessing the Effectiveness of Female Engagement Teams (FETs) in UN Peacekeeping Operations
October 2, 2020

#WPS20: Assessing the Effectiveness of Female Engagement Teams (FETs) in UN Peacekeeping Operations

Lauren Spink
The Way to Become Good Neighbors: Why and how civilians and the military need to better coexist in Eastern Ukraine
September 21, 2020

The Way to Become Good Neighbors: Why and how civilians and the military need to better coexist in Eastern Ukraine

Yevheniia Korotka
Why Schools Need Protection
September 11, 2020

Why Schools Need Protection

Marc Linning
A Losing Argument
August 24, 2020

A Losing Argument

Federico Borello
Are those who seek to protect civilians in armed conflict helping to prolong our endless wars?
August 24, 2020

Are those who seek to protect civilians in armed conflict helping to prolong our endless wars?

Daniel R. Mahanty
The UN Peacekeeping Mission in CAR Strengthens Community Engagement in Order to Better Protect Civilians from Ongoing Violence
August 4, 2020

The UN Peacekeeping Mission in CAR Strengthens Community Engagement in Order to Better Protect Civilians from Ongoing Violence

Viola Giuliano
Equipping peacekeepers with the structures, policies, and personnel to support technology
July 22, 2020

Equipping peacekeepers with the structures, policies, and personnel to support technology

Lauren Spink
On June 30th, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) approved the annual UN peacekeeping budgets.
July 16, 2020

Member States Approve Responsible Peacekeeping Budgets But Deny Requests for Important Civilian Staff

Samuli Harju
MINUSMA has a new mandate, so what has changed? Part 2: Reporting Requirements
July 14, 2020

MINUSMA has a new mandate, so what has changed? Part 2: Reporting Requirements

Seán Smith
DOD’s New Ex Gratia Policy: What’s Right, What’s Wrong, and What’s Next
July 10, 2020

DOD’s New Ex Gratia Policy: What’s Right, What’s Wrong, and What’s Next

Annie Shiel
MINUSMA has a new mandate, so what has changed? Part 1: Recording the Response Rate
July 2, 2020

MINUSMA has a new mandate, so what has changed? Part 1: Recording the Response Rate

Seán Smith
In the past week, the Turkish Air Force (TAF) has conducted a series of missile strikes in Iraq as part of their renewed military campaign against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which is considered a terrorist organization by the Turkish government.
June 24, 2020

Turkish Airstrikes Kill Five Civilians and Hinder Recovery in Northern Iraq after ISIS

Paula Garcia
As UN Renews Peacekeeping in Mali, Civilian Protection Requires Ongoing Push for Air Assets
June 24, 2020

As UN Renews Peacekeeping in Mali, Civilian Protection Requires Ongoing Push for Air Assets

Seán Smith
South Sudan’s revitalized peace process (R-ARCSS) has been largely elite-focused and has yet to yield real dividends for South Sudanese civilians. In this context, the United Nations peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is implementing a new program of work that ties together national support to the peace process in the country with subnational engagement on protection and peacebuilding.
June 15, 2020

Peacekeepers in South Sudan are Helping Minimize Threats to Civilians through Dialogue at the Subnational and National Levels

Lauren Spink
Not Just a Numbers Game: Matching Peacekeeping Mandates with Adequate Resources Is Essential as the COVID-19 Pandemic Spreads
June 4, 2020

Not Just a Numbers Game: Matching Peacekeeping Mandates with Adequate Resources Is Essential as the COVID-19 Pandemic Spreads

Samuli Harju
#Lead2Protect: CIVIC’s Peacekeeping Director on the Implementation of the Kigali Principles During POC Week Side Event
May 29, 2020

#Lead2Protect: CIVIC’s Peacekeeping Director on the Implementation of the Kigali Principles During POC Week Side Event

Alison Giffen
#Lead2Protect: Time to Move Beyond the Rhetoric of Protecting Civilians in Conflict
May 26, 2020

#Lead2Protect: Time to Move Beyond the Rhetoric of Protecting Civilians in Conflict

Monica Zuraw
#Lead2Protect: CIVIC’s Executive Director Discusses the Importance of POC Week and Taking Leadership in the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
May 22, 2020

#Lead2Protect: CIVIC’s Executive Director Discusses the Importance of POC Week and Taking Leadership in the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

Federico Borello
#Lead2Protect: 22 Civil Society Organizations Call for Urgent Action to Strengthen the Protection of Civilians in Conflict
May 20, 2020

#Lead2Protect: 22 Civil Society Organizations Call for Urgent Action to Strengthen the Protection of Civilians in Conflict

Samuli Harju
Great Expectations: AFRICOM’s New Quarterly Report on Civilian Casualties
April 21, 2020

Great Expectations: AFRICOM’s New Quarterly Report on Civilian Casualties

Daniel R. Mahanty
“When Will This All End?”: Voices from Civilians Living in Areas Affected by the Conflict in Eastern Ukraine
April 15, 2020

“When Will This All End?”: Voices from Civilians Living in Areas Affected by the Conflict in Eastern Ukraine

Liza Baran
Linking Human Security and Health Security in the Age of COVID-19
April 1, 2020

Linking Human Security and Health Security in the Age of COVID-19

Beatrice Godefroy
In Light of Unpredictable Security Situation in South Sudan, the Security Council Wisely Opts for Limited Changes to UNMISS’s Mandate
March 26, 2020

In Light of Unpredictable Security Situation in South Sudan, the Security Council Wisely Opts for Limited Changes to UNMISS’s Mandate

Lauren Spink
Time to flip the script on congressional arms sales powers
March 15, 2020

Time to flip the script on congressional arms sales powers

Annie Shiel
Civil Society Guidance for a Model DoD Policy on Civilian Harm
March 12, 2020

Civil Society Guidance for a Model DoD Policy on Civilian Harm

Annie Shiel
Afghan civilians need far more than a week of reduced violence
March 8, 2020

Afghan civilians need far more than a week of reduced violence

Federico Borello
Reduction of Civilian Harm in Afghanistan: A Way Forward
February 25, 2020

Reduction of Civilian Harm in Afghanistan: A Way Forward

Sahr Muhammedally
CIVIC and Over 60 Other Organizations Issue Joint Statement on New Landmine Policy
February 21, 2020

CIVIC and Over 60 Other Organizations Issue Joint Statement on New Landmine Policy

Monica Zuraw
IN SEARCH OF ANSWERS: U.S. MILITARY INVESTIGATIONS AND CIVILIAN HARM
February 20, 2020

IN SEARCH OF ANSWERS: U.S. MILITARY INVESTIGATIONS AND CIVILIAN HARM

Daniel R. Mahanty
MWI PODCAST: PROTECTING CIVILIANS IN URBAN COMBAT
February 7, 2020

MWI PODCAST: PROTECTING CIVILIANS IN URBAN COMBAT

Sahr Muhammedally
Over 45 Organizations in CAR Issue Joint Statement on MINUSCA's Expanded Mandate
February 3, 2020

Over 45 Organizations in CAR Issue Joint Statement on MINUSCA’s Expanded Mandate

Monica Zuraw
A Mandate for Gradual Transition and Strong Performance
January 21, 2020

A Mandate for Gradual Transition and Strong Performance

Lauren Spink
EVENT SUMMARY: Beyond the Headlines: Redefining Responsibility in the Arms Trade
January 15, 2020

EVENT SUMMARY: Beyond the Headlines: Redefining Responsibility in the Arms Trade

Monica Zuraw
Making Human Rights a Condition for Arms Sales is Smart Foreign Policy
January 10, 2020

Making Human Rights a Condition for Arms Sales is Smart Foreign Policy

Annie Shiel
Backlash in Beni: Understanding Anger against the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the DRC
December 18, 2019

Backlash in Beni: Understanding Anger against the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the DRC

Daniel Levine-Spound
Mounting Evidence: Empirical Studies Show UN Peacekeeping Mission Presence May Reduce Violence Against Civilians
December 16, 2019

Mounting Evidence: Empirical Studies Show UN Peacekeeping Mission Presence May Reduce Violence Against Civilians

Kelcey Negus
MINUSMA Urgently Needs More Air Assets to Protect Civilians
December 12, 2019

MINUSMA Urgently Needs More Air Assets to Protect Civilians

Seán Smith
What Does MINUSCA’s Revised Mandate Mean for the Protection of Civilians in the Central African Republic?
December 9, 2019

What Does MINUSCA’s Revised Mandate Mean for the Protection of Civilians in the Central African Republic?

Viola Giuliano
NATO’s New “Human Security” Umbrella: An Opportunity for Better Civilian Protection?
December 4, 2019

NATO’s New “Human Security” Umbrella: An Opportunity for Better Civilian Protection?

Beatrice Godefroy
Join CIVIC and IRSEM December 17th for
November 27, 2019

Join CIVIC and IRSEM December 17th for “Placing the Protection of Civilians at the Heart of Military Operations” Event

Dan Chinitz
Protecting the Protectors: Safeguarding Humanitarian and Medical Workers in Conflict Zones
November 7, 2019

Protecting the Protectors: Safeguarding Humanitarian and Medical Workers in Conflict Zones

Beatrice Godefroy
Charting a Future for Peacekeeping in the Democratic Republic of Congo
October 21, 2019

Charting a Future for Peacekeeping in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Lauren Spink
#POC20: As UN’s First Protection of Civilians Resolution Turns 20, International Humanitarian Law Is More Than Ever Under Threat
September 17, 2019

#POC20: As UN’s First Protection of Civilians Resolution Turns 20, International Humanitarian Law Is More Than Ever Under Threat

Guest Contributor
#POC20: Twenty Years of Prioritizing the Protection of Civilians: September 1999 – UN Security Council Adopts First-Ever Resolution Focused on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
September 17, 2019

#POC20: Twenty Years of Prioritizing the Protection of Civilians: September 1999 – UN Security Council Adopts First-Ever Resolution Focused on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

Guest Contributor
#POC20: Twenty Years of Prioritizing the Protection of Civilians: Marking the 20th Anniversary of Security Council Resolution 1265
September 17, 2019

#POC20: Twenty Years of Prioritizing the Protection of Civilians: Marking the 20th Anniversary of Security Council Resolution 1265

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Halla lost her entire family to US bombing during the war in Iraq. She now lives with her grandmother. Through the work of Campaign for Innocent Victims In Conflict (CIVIC) and its founder Marla Ruzicka, the family received a $5000 sympathy payment from the US government.
September 12, 2019

Dropbox Presents: How CIVIC Honors the Legacy of Its Late Founder

Center for Civilians in Conflict
More Good Than Harm: Why the EU Must Learn From Others’ Mistakes to Ensure Better Protection of Civilians through European Peace Facility (EPF) Activities
August 29, 2019

More Good Than Harm: Why the EU Must Learn From Others’ Mistakes to Ensure Better Protection of Civilians through European Peace Facility (EPF) Activities

Beatrice Godefroy
#GenderInConflict: Approaching Civilian Protection through a Gender-Sensitive Lens
August 19, 2019

#GenderInConflict: Approaching Civilian Protection through a Gender-Sensitive Lens

Tazreen Hussain
Missed Deadlines, Difficult Compromises, Ongoing Divisions: Reviewing the Fifth Committee’s 2019 Session on Peacekeeping
August 14, 2019

Missed Deadlines, Difficult Compromises, Ongoing Divisions: Reviewing the Fifth Committee’s 2019 Session on Peacekeeping

Samuli Harju
How Can Peacekeeping Operations Strengthen Strategic Planning? The UN Mission in Mali May Have Answers
August 12, 2019

How Can Peacekeeping Operations Strengthen Strategic Planning? The UN Mission in Mali May Have Answers

Lauren Spink
A Question of Life or Death: The Geneva Conventions Remain as Relevant Today as They Were Seventy Years Ago
August 11, 2019

A Question of Life or Death: The Geneva Conventions Remain as Relevant Today as They Were Seventy Years Ago

Marc Linning
What Does MINUSMA’s Revised Mandate Mean for the Protection of Civilians in Mali? Part 2: A More Detailed Approach to Mitigating Civilian Harm
August 2, 2019

What Does MINUSMA’s Revised Mandate Mean for the Protection of Civilians in Mali? Part 2: A More Detailed Approach to Mitigating Civilian Harm

Seán Smith
What Does MINUSMA’s Revised Mandate Mean for the Protection of Civilians in Mali? Part 1: Prioritizing Protection
July 26, 2019

What Does MINUSMA’s Revised Mandate Mean for the Protection of Civilians in Mali? Part 1: Prioritizing Protection

Center for Civilians in Conflict
CIVIC and Partners Convene POC20 Policy Dialogue in New York
July 19, 2019

CIVIC and Partners Convene POC20 Policy Dialogue in New York

Cristian Tracci
Being Caught in Conflict: To Stay or Go?
July 5, 2019

Being Caught in Conflict: To Stay or Go?

Guest Contributor
Two Years After Mosul’s Liberation, a City Rises From Ash
July 2, 2019

Two Years After Mosul’s Liberation, a City Rises From Ash

Ali Al-Assaf
Time is Running Out for UN Peacekeeping Missions as Member States Haggle Over Budgets
June 28, 2019

Time is Running Out for UN Peacekeeping Missions as Member States Haggle Over Budgets

Samuli Harju
A Promising Shift for Ukraine from Protection of Its Territory to Protection of Its People
June 14, 2019

A Promising Shift for Ukraine from Protection of Its Territory to Protection of Its People

Liza Baran
#POC20 Series: Data on Performance Needed to Make UN Peacekeeping Budgets Right on the Money
June 11, 2019

#POC20 Series: Data on Performance Needed to Make UN Peacekeeping Budgets Right on the Money

Samuli Harju
CIVIC Speaks on Nigeria's proposed Policy on Protection of Civilians and Civilian Harm Mitigation
June 3, 2019

CIVIC Speaks on Nigeria’s proposed Policy on Protection of Civilians and Civilian Harm Mitigation

Federico Borello
#POC20 Series: Trends in the Protection of Civilians through UN Peacekeeping Operations
May 29, 2019

#POC20 Series: Trends in the Protection of Civilians through UN Peacekeeping Operations

Cristian Tracci
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May 23, 2019

CIVIC Executive Director Addresses the United Nations Security Council at an Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts

Federico Borello
Twenty Years of Protecting Civilians through UN Peacekeeping Operations: Successes, Challenges, and New Frontiers
May 22, 2019

Twenty Years of Protecting Civilians through UN Peacekeeping Operations: Successes, Challenges, and New Frontiers

Kate Raley
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May 21, 2019

Sahr Muhammedally at the United Nations on Prioritizing the Protection of Civilians

Kate Raley
#GenderInConflict: The Impact on Women of the Perception of Men in Conflict
May 8, 2019

#GenderInConflict: The Impact on Women of the Perception of Men in Conflict

Lauren Spink
Joint Statement: 22 NGOs Call for Urgent Action to Strengthen the Protection of Civilians in Conflict
May 7, 2019

Joint Statement: 22 NGOs Call for Urgent Action to Strengthen the Protection of Civilians in Conflict

Evan Cinq-Mars
US Week in Review - May 6
May 6, 2019

US Week in Review – May 6

Daniel R. Mahanty
Protecting Civilians Still Matters in Great-Power Conflict
May 3, 2019

Protecting Civilians Still Matters in Great-Power Conflict

Daniel R. Mahanty
The Pentagon’s 2018 Civilian Casualties Report: What’s In It and What’s Next
May 2, 2019

The Pentagon’s 2018 Civilian Casualties Report: What’s In It and What’s Next

Daniel R. Mahanty
#GenderInConflict: Raising a Child in a Conflict Zone
April 30, 2019

#GenderInConflict: Raising a Child in a Conflict Zone

Guest Contributor
#GenderInConflict: Women As Rescuers
April 18, 2019

#GenderInConflict: Women As Rescuers

Chitra Nagarajan
Remembering Marla Ruzicka: Fourteen Years Later, Her Bravery, Ambition, and Compassion Live On
April 16, 2019

Remembering Marla Ruzicka: Fourteen Years Later, Her Bravery, Ambition, and Compassion Live On

Savannah Soter
US Week in Review - April 15
April 15, 2019

US Week in Review – April 15

Daniel R. Mahanty
#GenderInConflict: Staffing Gender Posts to Strengthen Peacekeeping Missions
April 10, 2019

#GenderInConflict: Staffing Gender Posts to Strengthen Peacekeeping Missions

Lauren Spink
US Week in Review - April 8
April 8, 2019

US Week in Review – April 8

Daniel R. Mahanty
Twenty Years of Prioritizing the Protection of Civilians: Painful Lessons from Rwanda Remain Relevant for UN Peacekeeping Operations Today
April 5, 2019

Twenty Years of Prioritizing the Protection of Civilians: Painful Lessons from Rwanda Remain Relevant for UN Peacekeeping Operations Today

Evan Cinq-Mars
April 4, 2019

#GenderInConflict: A Comprehensive Approach to Integration of Gender Perspectives into the Security and Defense Sector of Ukraine

Piper Hendricks
Costs of War Can’t Be Assessed Without Official Civilian Casualty Estimates
April 3, 2019

Costs of War Can’t Be Assessed Without Official Civilian Casualty Estimates

Daniel R. Mahanty
#GenderInConflict: How Women Experience Violence in Conflict
March 26, 2019

#GenderInConflict: How Women Experience Violence in Conflict

Tazreen Hussain
US Week in Review - March 25
March 25, 2019

US Week in Review – March 25

Daniel R. Mahanty
A Challenge for Peacekeeping: Balancing Static Protection with Mobility in South Sudan
March 21, 2019

A Challenge for Peacekeeping: Balancing Static Protection with Mobility in South Sudan

Lauren Spink
US Week in Review - March 18
March 18, 2019

US Week in Review – March 18

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - March 11
March 11, 2019

US Week in Review – March 11

Daniel R. Mahanty
#GenderInConflict: Effective Protection Begins With Understanding
March 7, 2019

#GenderInConflict: Effective Protection Begins With Understanding

Tazreen Hussain
US Week in Review - March 4
March 4, 2019

US Week in Review – March 4

Daniel R. Mahanty
The Unlikely Diplomat Bringing Yemen’s War Dead Home
February 13, 2019

The Unlikely Diplomat Bringing Yemen’s War Dead Home

Nadwa Al-Dawsari
The Pentagon’s Latest Report on Civilian Casualties Policy
February 12, 2019

The Pentagon’s Latest Report on Civilian Casualties Policy

Daniel R. Mahanty
Twenty Years of Prioritizing the Protection of Civilians: February 1999 – UN Security Council Convenes First-Ever Meeting Focused on Protecting Civilians in Conflict
February 12, 2019

Twenty Years of Prioritizing the Protection of Civilians: February 1999 – UN Security Council Convenes First-Ever Meeting Focused on Protecting Civilians in Conflict

Evan Cinq-Mars
US Week in Review - February 11
February 11, 2019

US Week in Review – February 11

Daniel R. Mahanty
What to Make of the Pentagon’s Internal Civilian Casualties Review, and What Comes Next
February 4, 2019

What to Make of the Pentagon’s Internal Civilian Casualties Review, and What Comes Next

Daniel R. Mahanty
In Coalition Ops, Civilian Protections Are Only As Strong as the Weakest Link
January 30, 2019

In Coalition Ops, Civilian Protections Are Only As Strong as the Weakest Link

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - January 28
January 28, 2019

US Week in Review – January 28

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - January 21
January 22, 2019

US Week in Review – January 21

Daniel R. Mahanty
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January 16, 2019

“What If He Were Innocent?:” Insight into CIVIC’s Engagement with the Nineveh Police

Ali Al-Assaf
Where There’s Political Will, There’s a Way to Protect Civilians
January 14, 2019

Where There’s Political Will, There’s a Way to Protect Civilians

Federico Borello
US Week in Review - January 14
January 14, 2019

US Week in Review – January 14

Daniel R. Mahanty
CIVIC Joins 16 NGOs Calling on French MPs to Help End the Suffering of Civilians in Yemen
January 10, 2019

CIVIC Joins 16 NGOs Calling on French MPs to Help End the Suffering of Civilians in Yemen

Kate Raley
US Week in Review - January 07
January 7, 2019

US Week in Review – January 07

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - December 17
December 17, 2018

US Week in Review – December 17

Daniel R. Mahanty
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December 13, 2018

“Action for Peacekeeping” Reform Comes Too Late for Civilians in the Central African Republic

Evan Cinq-Mars
#16Days to #OrangeTheWorld: Kemi’s Story (Part 3)
December 11, 2018

#16Days to #OrangeTheWorld: Kemi’s Story (Part 3)

Kate Raley
CIVIC Joins INTERCROSS THE PODCAST for Episode #59: The Protection of Civilians in Partnered Operations
December 5, 2018

CIVIC Joins INTERCROSS THE PODCAST for Episode #59: The Protection of Civilians in Partnered Operations

Kate Raley
How the “Arms Sales Oversight Act” Could Prevent American Arms from Contributing to the Next Overseas Crisis
December 5, 2018

How the “Arms Sales Oversight Act” Could Prevent American Arms from Contributing to the Next Overseas Crisis

Daniel R. Mahanty
#16Days to #OrangeTheWorld: Kemi’s Story (Part 2)
December 4, 2018

#16Days to #OrangeTheWorld: Kemi’s Story (Part 2)

Kate Raley
#16Days to #OrangeTheWorld: Kemi’s Story (Part 1)
November 29, 2018

#16Days to #OrangeTheWorld: Kemi’s Story (Part 1)

Kate Raley
thumbnail of 2018.MENA.We Hope But Are Hopeless.CompReport.Web
November 28, 2018

“We Hope, But We Are Hopeless”

Caroline Baudot
US Week in Review - November 27
November 27, 2018

US Week in Review – November 27

Daniel R. Mahanty
November 26, 2018

Data-Driven Protection: Linking Threat Analysis to Planning in UN Peacekeeping Operations

Lauren Spink
CIVIC Joins the United Nations' Call to “UNite to End Violence”
November 25, 2018

CIVIC Joins the United Nations’ Call to “UNite to End Violence”

Kate Raley
The Pentagon Put Someone in Charge of Its Civilian Casualty Policy. Now What?
November 14, 2018

The Pentagon Put Someone in Charge of Its Civilian Casualty Policy. Now What?

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - November 13
November 13, 2018

US Week in Review – November 13

Daniel R. Mahanty
November 8, 2018

CIVIC to Participate in the 2018 Paris Peace Forum

Kate Raley
US Week in Review - November 05
November 5, 2018

US Week in Review – November 05

Daniel R. Mahanty
Protecting South Sudan’s Peacekeeping Mission from the Regional Actors who Brokered Peace
November 1, 2018

Protecting South Sudan’s Peacekeeping Mission from the Regional Actors who Brokered Peace

Kate Raley
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October 31, 2018

Protecting South Sudan’s Peacekeeping Mission from the Regional Actors who Brokered Peace

Lauren Spink
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October 30, 2018

Dan Mahanty at CSIS on “The Protection of Civilians in US Partnered Operations”

Kate Raley
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October 26, 2018

Alison Giffen at the United Nations on “Delivering on Shared Commitments”

Alison Giffen
US Week in Review - October 23
October 23, 2018

US Week in Review – October 23

Daniel R. Mahanty
Military Policies and Practices on the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas
October 23, 2018

Military Policies and Practices on the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

Sahr Muhammedally
October 18, 2018

“In the Arena” Podcast features CIVIC Sr. Director of Programs Shannon Green

Kate Raley
World Food Day 2018: The Connection Between Conflict
October 16, 2018

World Food Day 2018: The Connection Between Conflict

Jordan Lesser-Roy
US Week in Review - October 15
October 15, 2018

US Week in Review – October 15

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - October 09
October 9, 2018

US Week in Review – October 09

Daniel R. Mahanty
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October 5, 2018

CIVIC Executive Director Addresses the Pearson Global Forum

Kate Raley
Breaking the Cycle of Violence in Conflict Starts with Protecting Civilians Caught Within It
October 5, 2018

Breaking the Cycle of Violence in Conflict Starts with Protecting Civilians Caught Within It

Federico Borello
October 5, 2018

In Communities

Kate Raley
More Than “Victims:” How Civilians Can Protect Themselves Without Violence
October 2, 2018

More Than “Victims:” How Civilians Can Protect Themselves Without Violence

Marc Linning
US Week in Review - October 01, 2018
October 1, 2018

US Week in Review – October 01, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
Many Problems with Forever War: Being Too Humane Is Not One of Them
September 28, 2018

Many Problems with Forever War: Being Too Humane Is Not One of Them

Shannon Green
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September 26, 2018

CIVIC Executive Director Addresses a High-Level Event on the Protection of Civilians During the Opening of the UN General Assembly

Federico Borello
THE DECLARATION OF SHARED COMMITMENTS ON UN PEACEKEEPING: One Step Forward – or Twenty Years Back?
September 25, 2018

THE DECLARATION OF SHARED COMMITMENTS ON UN PEACEKEEPING: One Step Forward – or Twenty Years Back?

Alison Giffen
On #PeaceDay - and Every Day - Civilians Must be a Priority
September 21, 2018

On #PeaceDay – and Every Day – Civilians Must be a Priority

Piper Hendricks
US Week in Review - September 18, 2018
September 18, 2018

US Week in Review – September 18, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - September 10, 2018
September 10, 2018

US Week in Review – September 10, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
September 7, 2018

The Halls of Power

Kate Raley
Protection of Civilians: Nigeria’s Moment to Join the League of Legends
September 1, 2018

Protection of Civilians: Nigeria’s Moment to Join the League of Legends

William Meeker
A CIVIC Quick Reference Guide: US Law & Policy on the Use of Military Force and Lethal Operations – Part II (Partnered Operations)
August 29, 2018

A CIVIC Quick Reference Guide: US Law & Policy on the Use of Military Force and Lethal Operations – Part II (Partnered Operations)

Annie Shiel
William Meeker Discusses Nigeria's Proposed National Policy on Protection of Civilians
August 28, 2018

William Meeker Discusses Nigeria’s Proposed National Policy on Protection of Civilians

William Meeker
US Week in Review - August 27, 2018
August 27, 2018

US Week in Review – August 27, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - August 21, 2018
August 21, 2018

US Week in Review – August 21, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - August 13, 2018
August 13, 2018

US Week in Review – August 13, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - August 07, 2018
August 7, 2018

US Week in Review – August 07, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - July 30, 2018
July 30, 2018

US Week in Review – July 30, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - July 23, 2018
July 23, 2018

US Week in Review – July 23, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
July 20, 2018

A CIVIC Quick Reference Guide: US Law & Policy on the Use of Military Force and Lethal Operations – Part I (Counterterrorism)

Annie Shiel
US Week in Review - July 16, 2018
July 16, 2018

US Week in Review – July 16, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
July 13, 2018

Robust Agreement over Global Fragility and Violence Reduction

Julie Snyder
US Week in Review - July 10, 2018
July 10, 2018

US Week in Review – July 10, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
July 6, 2018

#15YEARSOFCIVIC: Fundraising Campaign

Alexandra South
Five Reform Areas for Effective Peacekeeping Performance
July 6, 2018

Five Reform Areas for Effective Peacekeeping Performance

Alison Giffen
US Week in Review - July 03, 2018
July 3, 2018

US Week in Review – July 03, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
thumbnail of 2018.06.CJTF Report.Africa Program.Web.
June 29, 2018

Protecting and Harming Civilians: Perceptions of the Civilian Joint Task Force in Northeast Nigeria

Chitra Nagarajan
A Goal Worthy of Nigeria
June 28, 2018

A Goal Worthy of Nigeria

Fred Robarts
US Week in Review - June 27, 2018
June 27, 2018

US Week in Review – June 27, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
Keep Hearts, Minds Open to Displaced
June 20, 2018

Keep Hearts, Minds Open to Displaced

Kate Raley
Follow the Money: Financing UN Peacekeeping Operations
June 20, 2018

Follow the Money: Financing UN Peacekeeping Operations

Alison Giffen
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: Sexual Violence is a Tactic of War
June 19, 2018

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: Sexual Violence is a Tactic of War

Tazreen Hussain
US Week in Review - June 18, 2018
June 18, 2018

US Week in Review – June 18, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
The Department of Defense’s Report on Civilian Casualties: A Step Forward in Transparency?
June 13, 2018

The Department of Defense’s Report on Civilian Casualties: A Step Forward in Transparency?

Daniel R. Mahanty
“Protection Through Projection:” Can MONUSCO Maintain Innovative Community Engagement Practices Despite a Smaller Budget and Reduced Field Presence?
June 11, 2018

“Protection Through Projection:” Can MONUSCO Maintain Innovative Community Engagement Practices Despite a Smaller Budget and Reduced Field Presence?

Bénédicte Aboul-Nasr
US Week in Review - June 07, 2018
June 7, 2018

US Week in Review – June 07, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo took a turn for the worse in 2017 and the New Year is unlikely to bring much relief to Congolese civilians.
June 4, 2018

Are Yemeni Forces and the Saudi-UAE Coalition Ready to Protect Civilians in Port Assault?

Sahr Muhammedally
The International Day of the Child: The Need for Protection of Nigeria’s Next Generation
May 31, 2018

The International Day of the Child: The Need for Protection of Nigeria’s Next Generation

Julie Snyder
May 30, 2018

US Week in Review – May 30, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo took a turn for the worse in 2017 and the New Year is unlikely to bring much relief to Congolese civilians.
May 25, 2018

“Taking Aim” – CIVIC Takes a Closer Look at the Global Arms Trade

Kate Raley
Sahr Muhammedally addresses a UN committee on explosive weapons in cities
May 18, 2018

Four Ways the United Nations Can Get #United4Civilians

Evan Cinq-Mars
Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo took a turn for the worse in 2017 and the New Year is unlikely to bring much relief to Congolese civilians.
May 9, 2018

Reducing the Human Costs of ‘By, With, and Through’

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - May 07, 2018
May 7, 2018

US Week in Review – May 07, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - April 30, 2018
April 30, 2018

US Week in Review – April 30, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - April 23, 2018
April 26, 2018

US Week in Review – April 23, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - April 16, 2018
April 19, 2018

US Week in Review – April 16, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
Marla Ruzicka in Afghanistan
April 16, 2018

Remembering the Legacy of Marla Ruzicka

Kate Raley
Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo took a turn for the worse in 2017 and the New Year is unlikely to bring much relief to Congolese civilians.
April 13, 2018

Op-Ed: Success Far From Certain – Secretary-General António Guterres Takes on the United Nations’ Systemic Weaknesses

Alison Giffen
UN Logo
April 10, 2018

From Words to Action on UN Peacekeeping Reform

Evan Cinq-Mars
US Week in Review - April 09, 2018
April 9, 2018

US Week in Review – April 09, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - March 28, 2018
March 28, 2018

US Week in Review – March 28, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - March 19, 2018
March 19, 2018

US Week in Review – March 19, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - March 12, 2018
March 12, 2018

US Week in Review – March 12, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
CIVIC Releases Joint Statement on Reported Changes to US Policy on Use of Armed Drones and Other Lethal Force
March 7, 2018

CIVIC Releases Joint Statement on Reported Changes to US Policy on Use of Armed Drones and Other Lethal Force

Kate Raley
Last week, the Iraqi Prime Minister declared victory over the Islamic State. Airwars examines the civilian toll of the war in Iraq.
March 5, 2018

US Week in Review – March 05, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
Last week, the Iraqi Prime Minister declared victory over the Islamic State. Airwars examines the civilian toll of the war in Iraq.
March 1, 2018

US Week in Review – Feb 26, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
Last week, the Iraqi Prime Minister declared victory over the Islamic State. Airwars examines the civilian toll of the war in Iraq.
February 21, 2018

US Week in Review – Feb 21, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
Last week, the Iraqi Prime Minister declared victory over the Islamic State. Airwars examines the civilian toll of the war in Iraq.
February 13, 2018

US Week in Review – Feb 13, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
Rebuilding Iraq: Assistance to Civilians Must Be Prioritized
February 13, 2018

Rebuilding Iraq: Assistance to Civilians Must Be Prioritized

Jordan Lesser-Roy
On Nov 15, CIVIC’s Peacekeeping Director, Alison Giffen, was one of two civil society representatives invited to speak at the 2017 Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial, hosted by the Canadian Ministry of Defence.
February 8, 2018

Dan Mahanty at “With Great Power: Modifying US Arms Sales to Reduce Civilian Harm”

Kate Raley
Last week, the Iraqi Prime Minister declared victory over the Islamic State. Airwars examines the civilian toll of the war in Iraq.
February 7, 2018

US Week in Review – Feb 07, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo took a turn for the worse in 2017 and the New Year is unlikely to bring much relief to Congolese civilians.
February 1, 2018

Op-Ed: If We’re Going to Export More US Arms, Let’s Do It Smarter

Daniel R. Mahanty
Last week, the Iraqi Prime Minister declared victory over the Islamic State. Airwars examines the civilian toll of the war in Iraq.
January 29, 2018

US Week in Review – Jan 29, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
ABC Radio Australia: Any Country Selling Weapons Should Consider the Repercussions
January 29, 2018

ABC Radio Australia: Any Country Selling Weapons Should Consider the Repercussions

Kate Raley
Last week, the Iraqi Prime Minister declared victory over the Islamic State. Airwars examines the civilian toll of the war in Iraq.
January 22, 2018

US Week in Review – Jan 22, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
How to Stop US Weapons from Harming Civilians
January 18, 2018

How to Stop US Weapons from Harming Civilians

Daniel R. Mahanty
A report by Action on Armed Violence shows a 42 percent increase in the number of civilian deaths from explosives during the first eleven months of 2017, compared to the same period of 2016.
January 17, 2018

US Week in Review – Jan 17, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo took a turn for the worse in 2017 and the New Year is unlikely to bring much relief to Congolese civilians.
January 11, 2018

Op-Ed: The Human Cost of Cuts to the Peacekeeping Mission in Congo

Lauren Spink
The Syrian Network for Human Rights reports that 10,204 civilians were killed in 2017. Coalition actions resulted in 1,759 civilians deaths.
January 8, 2018

US Week in Review – Jan 8, 2018

Daniel R. Mahanty
Last week, the Iraqi Prime Minister declared victory over the Islamic State. Airwars examines the civilian toll of the war in Iraq.
December 18, 2017

US Week in Review – Dec 18, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
On November 30, the United States reversed a 2008 policy that had ended the use of unreliable cluster munitions, despite the fact that these weapons have killed and maimed thousands of civilian men, women, and children globally.
December 14, 2017

Op-Ed: America Takes Turn for the Worse on Cluster Bombs

Julie Snyder
In its monthly civilian casualty report, Airwars documented at least 301 civilians killed by the Coalition across Iraq and Syria during the month of October – a 12 percent decrease from the month of September, though still higher than any month prior to March 2017.
December 11, 2017

US Week in Review – Dec 11, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
In its monthly civilian casualty report, Airwars documented at least 301 civilians killed by the Coalition across Iraq and Syria during the month of October – a 12 percent decrease from the month of September, though still higher than any month prior to March 2017.
December 5, 2017

US Week in Review – Dec 5, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
When Protecting Civilians, How Do You Measure the Unmeasurable?
November 29, 2017

When Protecting Civilians, How Do You Measure the Unmeasurable?

Lee Sutton
In its monthly civilian casualty report, Airwars documented at least 301 civilians killed by the Coalition across Iraq and Syria during the month of October – a 12 percent decrease from the month of September, though still higher than any month prior to March 2017.
November 27, 2017

US Week in Review – Nov 27, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
How Does Civilian Protection Fit Into the New Defense Bill?
November 22, 2017

How Does Civilian Protection Fit Into the New Defense Bill?

Julie Snyder
President Robert Mugabe officially announced his resignation as President of Zimbabwe on Nov. 21, 2017, capping an extraordinary week that saw the country’s military end his rule after almost 40 years in power.
November 21, 2017

After Mugabe, What’s Next for Zimbabwe’s Military?

Bénédicte Aboul-Nasr
After launching an offensive last week, Iraqi forces, back by Coalition airstrikes, captured the town of Rawa on Friday.
November 21, 2017

US Week in Review – Nov 21, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
A woman weeps over the body of a loved one killed in an air strike in Mosul in spring 2017. Image courtesy Maranie Rae Staab
November 16, 2017

The NYT Story on Civilian Casualties Should be Required Reading in Pentagon

Christopher Allbritton
On Nov 15, CIVIC’s Peacekeeping Director, Alison Giffen, was one of two civil society representatives invited to speak at the 2017 Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial, hosted by the Canadian Ministry of Defence.
November 15, 2017

Alison Giffen Addresses 2017 Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial

Alison Giffen
Can More Peacekeepers Protect Civilians in the Central African Republic?
November 15, 2017

Can More Peacekeepers Protect Civilians in the Central African Republic?

Evan Cinq-Mars
Iraqi forces launched an offensive on November 11 to retake Rawa, where an estimated 10,000 civilians remain under Islamic State control. Rawa is the last Iraqi town remaining under Islamic State control, and Iraqi commanders expect the area to be retaken quickly – within a matter of days.
November 14, 2017

US Week in Review – Nov 14, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
Yemen
November 13, 2017

CIVIC Signs Joint Letter on Yemen to US Secretary of State

Kate Raley
Military and police peacekeepers serving with the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) patrol the Muslim enclave of PK5 in Bangui. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe
November 6, 2017

CIVIC Signs Joint Statement to UN Security Council

Kate Raley
On Friday, Prime Minister al-Abadi announced the recapture of al Qaim, leaving only the town of Rawa and a few pockets of territory in western Anbar under Islamic State control in Iraq. The International Organization for Migration estimates that 65,000 people have fled western Anbar since January, including more than 19,000 since September 20.
November 6, 2017

US Week in Review – Nov 6, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
Intercross the Podcast: Episode #33 Policy and Peacekeeping in South Sudan with Trevor Keck and Lauren Spink
October 31, 2017

Intercross the Podcast: Episode #33 Policy and Peacekeeping in South Sudan with Trevor Keck and Lauren Spink

Lauren Spink
Iraqi forces launched an offensive on Thursday to retake Rawa and al-Qaim in western Anbar. The International Organization for Migration estimates that 65,000 people have fled western Anbar since January, including more than 10,000 since the beginning of October.
October 31, 2017

US Week in Review – Oct 31, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
Civilian Casualties Decrease in Afghanistan, But Troubling Trends Remain
October 30, 2017

Civilian Casualties Decrease in Afghanistan, But Troubling Trends Remain

Jordan Lesser-Roy
October 30, 2017

Marla Keenan on Protection of Civilians in Security Assistance

Christopher Allbritton
Integrating civilian protection into Nigerian military policy and practice
October 30, 2017

Integrating civilian protection into Nigerian military policy and practice

Chitra Nagarajan
We're Loosening the Rules for Killing. This Won't End Well.
October 30, 2017

We’re Loosening the Rules for Killing. This Won’t End Well.

Daniel R. Mahanty
On Oct. 23, Sahr Muhammedally addressed the 28th Informal Meeting of Legal Advisors at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Photo by Evan Cinq-Mars | CIVIC
October 26, 2017

Future Challenges to Respecting International Humanitarian Law

Christopher Allbritton
A UN peacekeeper on foot patrol in Dungu, a town in the extreme north of Oriental Province, near the border with South Sudan, stops to chat with local children. Image courtesy of MONUSCO/Sylvain Liechti
October 25, 2017

Look How We’ve Grown!

Christopher Allbritton
Local monitors estimate that at least 1,800 civilians were killed during the Raqqa offensive. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported a civilian death toll of 1,854, including 1,058 killed in Coalition airstrikes.
October 24, 2017

US Week in Review – Oct 24, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
October 19, 2017

Strengthening the protection of civilians: 2018-2020

Kate Raley
Coalition airstrikes intensified ahead of the final assault, with seventy-five strikes hitting Raqqa between October 7 and 8. Despite a decrease in Coalition airstrikes on October 9 with zero reported strikes and on October 10 with five reported strikes, intensified airstrikes on Raqqa continued on October 11. The Coalition’s air raids have taken a severe toll on civilians in Raqqa.
October 16, 2017

US Week in Review – Oct 16, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
Sahr Muhammedally addresses a UN committee on explosive weapons in cities
October 10, 2017

CIVIC’s MENA Director Addresses UN Committee on Explosive Weapons in Cities

Christopher Allbritton
In Afghanistan, the U.S. dropped more bombs and missiles in September than in any other month for nearly seven years; already in 2017, the U.S. has carried out more airstrikes than during 2015 and 2016 combined.
October 10, 2017

US Week in Review – Oct 10, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
Should We Ignore Human Rights Violations for the Sake of International Cooperation?
September 29, 2017

Should We Ignore Human Rights Violations for the Sake of International Cooperation?

Bénédicte Aboul-Nasr
US Week in Review - Sept 25, 2017
September 25, 2017

US Week in Review – Sept 25, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
An Iraqi man weeps after learning of the death of his 7-year-old daughter, Zeinab, from an alleged coalition airstrike in the al-Zinjili neighborhood of western Mosul on May 31, 2017. (Photo by Maranie Rae Staab)
September 22, 2017

Can Anybody Win in the War Over Counting Civilian Casualties?

Daniel R. Mahanty
Op-Ed: Peacekeeping Under Trump Could Be Difficult With Less Resources
September 18, 2017

Op-Ed: Peacekeeping Under Trump Could Be Difficult With Less Resources

Lauren Spink
Intercross the Podcast: Episode #31 'When War Comes to Cities'
September 12, 2017

Intercross the Podcast: Episode #31 ‘When War Comes to Cities’

Sahr Muhammedally
US Week in Review - Sept 11, 2017
September 11, 2017

US Week in Review – Sept 11, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
US Week in Review - Sept 4, 2017
September 6, 2017

US Week in Review – Sept 4, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
Why Trump’s New Afghanistan Plan Spells Danger for Civilians
August 23, 2017

Why Trump’s New Afghanistan Plan Spells Danger for Civilians

Jordan Lesser-Roy
The debate over the increase in civilian casualties caused by the U.S.-led coalition in the campaign against ISIS grows more contentious by the day, even as the tempo of operations has slowed following the fight for Mosul.
August 11, 2017

Why Are More Civilians Dying in US Airstrikes on ISIS?

Daniel R. Mahanty
In the coming year, CIVIC’s US program will be focused on seeking answers to a number of questions in an effort to understand and, where possible, help to shape the future for civilians affected by US actions in war.
August 9, 2017

What Next for Civilian Protection and the US Government?

Daniel R. Mahanty
A wounded man prays in a tent in a UNHCR IDP camp outside of Mosul on June 5, 2017
August 7, 2017

US Week in Review – Aug 7, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
BAGHDAD, IRAQ - APRIL 24: Saf'aa Ahmed, 11, sits with the remainder of her right leg propped up at a hospital April 24, 2003 in Baghdad, Iraq. Saf'aa lost her left leg two weeks ago, from a missile attack on her neighborhood, according to her family. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
August 4, 2017

The Hidden Harm: Acquired Disability During Conflict

William Pons
CBS Radio Interview with Executive Director Federico Borello
July 31, 2017

CBS Radio Interview with Executive Director Federico Borello

Christopher Allbritton
Uncertainty Looms for Civilians in Mosul
July 24, 2017

Uncertainty Looms for Civilians in Mosul

Saman Omar
Lessons From Mosul: How to Reduce Civilian Harm in Urban Warfare
July 20, 2017

Lessons From Mosul: How to Reduce Civilian Harm in Urban Warfare

Sahr Muhammedally
Love HBO's Game of Thrones? Interested in International Humanitarian Law? Then join Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC)'s IHL experts on twitter on during the Season 7 premiere Sunday night at 9 pm EDT/8 pm CDT. Spot what you think is a violation of the laws of armed conflict? Ask us and we'll do our best to answer the questions.
July 15, 2017

#GoTIHL?

Christopher Allbritton
An Iraqi security forces member provides security near a patrol base in Mosul, Iraq, June 22, 2017. (U.S. Army/Cpl. Rachel Diehm.)
July 6, 2017

US Program Weekly Update – July 6, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
President Barack Obama signs an Executive Order entitled
July 5, 2017

Presidential Order on Civilian Casualties

Daniel R. Mahanty
Over two hundred Nepalese peacekeepers arrive in Juba to reinforce the military component of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). (UN Photo/Isaac Billy)
July 3, 2017

How Can the International Community Engage in South Sudan’s National Dialogue? And Should It?

Lauren Spink
A woman, 27, waits to be seen by the medical team operating inside of the Hasansham camp for displaced Mosawlis. (CIVIC/Maranie Rae Staab)
June 30, 2017

The Fall of the Caliphate in Mosul

Saman Omar
US Program Weekly Update - June 29, 2017
June 29, 2017

US Program Weekly Update – June 29, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
The conflict in Mali is highly volatile and fast evolving; the government and MINUSMA have been unable to keep up. However, without improving government presence and accountability across the country, and without providing adequate support to MINUSMA, both will continue to struggle and further delay the implementation of the Peace Agreement.
June 28, 2017

MINUSMA, Malian Government Struggle with Growing Public Support for Armed Groups

Bénédicte Aboul-Nasr
Don’t Loosen the Rules on Civilian Casualties During Drone Strikes
June 23, 2017

Don’t Loosen the Rules on Civilian Casualties During Drone Strikes

Daniel R. Mahanty
As part of our expanded online presence and making our work more accessible, Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) will be posting occasional updates to our various programs. Our US program, which is helmed by Special Advisor, Daniel R. Mahanty, is the first one. We hope you find it useful as a snapshot of our work around the world to protect civilians trapped in conflict.
June 22, 2017

US Program Update – June 23, 2017

Daniel R. Mahanty
The future of the conflict in Ukraine may be uncertain. But protecting civilians better—and doing so consistently and transparently—will help set the framework for a peaceful and secure future, whatever that may ultimately look like.
June 1, 2017

Disquiet on the Eastern Front

Jay Morse
An Open Letter to National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster: Strengthen, Don’t Weaken, Drone Standards
June 1, 2017

An Open Letter to National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster: Strengthen, Don’t Weaken, Drone Standards

Daniel R. Mahanty
Sahr Muhammedally
April 26, 2017

CIVIC MENA Director in Prestigious ICRC Journal: Learning from ISAF and AMISOM

Christopher Allbritton
April is a tough month for CIVIC's family and friends. Every April 16, we remember our founder and inspiration, Marla Ruzicka, who was killed in Baghdad in 2005. And on April 20, we pause to remember her friend, and friend of CIVIC, award-winning photographer Chris Hondros.
April 20, 2017

Remembering a Friend and Ally of CIVIC: Photographer Chris Hondros

Christopher Allbritton
Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service surgeon Lt. Col. Hayder Al Sudani, right, and Sallah Kahdum, treat patients at a processing station for internally displaced people near Mosul, Iraq, on March 3, 2017.
April 19, 2017

Escaping Mosul: Civilians’ Stories of Survival

Saman Omar
Marla Ruzicka in Afghanistan
April 16, 2017

Our Founder, Marla Ruzicka: Gone, but Never Forgotten

Christopher Allbritton
Three Years Gone: The Girls of Chibok
April 14, 2017

Three Years Gone: The Girls of Chibok

Sarah Rosangela
War in Transition: Counterterrorism and the Use of Force
April 10, 2017

War in Transition: Counterterrorism and the Use of Force

Christopher Allbritton
UN Peacekeeping troops from Indonesia in the Central African Republic (CAR) prepare a UN compound in the capital Bangui on 12 June 2014.
April 6, 2017

As the US Threatens Cuts, UN Peacekeeping is Saving lives in the Central African Republic

Evan Cinq-Mars
The Importance of Protecting Civilians—Through Law, Strategy, and Tactics
April 5, 2017

The Importance of Protecting Civilians—Through Law, Strategy, and Tactics

Jay Morse
Civilians stay in war zones for all sorts of reasons: They may lack the resources to leave, or have no other place to go. They may be unwilling to leave vulnerable family members, may not want to leave their homes, or — most likely — they are not allowed to leave. There are 3,000 to 4,000 fighters in Raqqa, compared to 400,000 civilians.
March 23, 2017

Civilians Still in Raqqa are Still Civilians

Jay Morse
A Conversation on the Conflict in Yemen
January 24, 2017

A Conversation on the Conflict in Yemen

Christopher Allbritton
New Hires at CIVIC Sharpen Focus on Military Engagement and U.S. Government Advocacy
January 9, 2017

New Hires at CIVIC Sharpen Focus on Military Engagement and U.S. Government Advocacy

Christopher Allbritton
Ellen Margrethe Løj, (on screen) Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Peacekeepers Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), briefs the Council via video teleconference.
January 4, 2017

A Question of Accountability

Christopher Allbritton
IDPs and villagers leave the UN House compound in Juba after seeking refuge and protection form the UN from the four days of heavily armed clashes between the SPLS and the SPLA-IO, in Juba, South Sudan.
November 15, 2016

What Next for UN Peacekeeping in South Sudan?

Lauren Spink
Waiting and Hoping Amid the Mosul Campaign
October 28, 2016

Waiting and Hoping Amid the Mosul Campaign

Christopher Allbritton
Sahr Muhammedally
October 11, 2016

CIVIC’s Sahr Muhammedally on Mosul

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Yemen’s Conflict Kills 13 Civilians Every Day
September 19, 2016

Yemen’s Conflict Kills 13 Civilians Every Day

Bénédicte Aboul-Nasr
What is Aleppo? This is Aleppo.
September 13, 2016

What is Aleppo? This is Aleppo.

Center for Civilians in Conflict
NATO’s Civilian Protection Policy Has Some Work to Do
August 31, 2016

NATO’s Civilian Protection Policy Has Some Work to Do

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Final Agreement on Peace in Colombia, But True Peace Still A Long Way Off
August 26, 2016

Final Agreement on Peace in Colombia, But True Peace Still A Long Way Off

Center for Civilians in Conflict
The Coming Climate Wars
August 23, 2016

The Coming Climate Wars

Ananya Vidyarthi
August 17, 2016

Peshmerga: ‘We must uphold our values and protect civilians in defeating Daesh’

Sahr Muhammedally
An MQ-9 Reaper sits on the flight line at Hurlburt Field Fla., April 24, 2014. The MQ-9 Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily as an intelligence-collection asset and secondarily against dynamic execution targets.
August 10, 2016

After Release of US ‘Playbook,’ Many Unanswered Questions About Drones

Jay Morse
President Barack Obama participates in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Dec. 3, 2012.
July 14, 2016

Obama’s Executive Order on Civilian Protection: A Timeline

Ananya Vidyarthi
Expanding CIVIC's Impact in Africa
July 12, 2016

Expanding CIVIC’s Impact in Africa

Kyle Dietrich
President Obama signs an executive order
July 1, 2016

Why Is The Executive Order On the Use of Force So Important for Civilians?

Christopher Allbritton
US: Civilian Protection ‘Fundamentally Consistent’ With National Interests
July 1, 2016

US: Civilian Protection ‘Fundamentally Consistent’ With National Interests

Center for Civilians in Conflict
How Nigeria’s Air Campaign Against Boko Haram Could Backfire
June 21, 2016

How Nigeria’s Air Campaign Against Boko Haram Could Backfire

Kyle Dietrich
Shinzō Abe and Barack Obama shaking hands at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
May 27, 2016

The Real ‘Moral Revolution’ Needed in Warfare

Christopher Allbritton
It’s been 11 years on Saturday since we lost Marla, our founder and, still, pole star for the Center for Civilians in Conflict.
April 18, 2016

Remembering Marla, 11 Years later

Christopher Allbritton
How Much For Your Child? Afghan Condolence Payments Draw Scrutiny
April 9, 2016

How Much For Your Child? Afghan Condolence Payments Draw Scrutiny

Kate Raley
Opinion: Covert use of drones ultimately endangers US security
March 4, 2016

Opinion: Covert use of drones ultimately endangers US security

Jay Morse
January 12, 2016

The Toll of Russian Air Strikes on Kafr Nboudha

Kate Raley
Syrians Under Fire: The Islamic State group is far from the only threat that Syrian civilians face
December 22, 2015

Syrians Under Fire: The Islamic State group is far from the only threat that Syrian civilians face

Kate Raley
Displaced civilians seeking refuge at the UNMISS (UN Mission in South Sudan) base in UN House, in the wake of fresh clashes in Juba between soldiers of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) and the SPLA in Opposition (SPLA-IO).
December 17, 2015

Protection, Peacekeeping, and the Individualization of War

Kyle Dietrich
Lessons From Kunduz: The Next Steps in Preventing Civilian Casualties
October 14, 2015

Lessons From Kunduz: The Next Steps in Preventing Civilian Casualties

Federico Borello
What Civilians Themselves Say about Targeting and their Participation in Conflict
May 21, 2015

What Civilians Themselves Say about Targeting and their Participation in Conflict

Kate Raley
Saudi Arabia Must Prioritize Civilian Protection in its Yemen Operations
April 26, 2015

Saudi Arabia Must Prioritize Civilian Protection in its Yemen Operations

Sahr Muhammedally
Just how many civilians have died in the West's campaign against ISIS?
April 23, 2015

Just how many civilians have died in the West’s campaign against ISIS?

Sahr Muhammedally
Halla lost her entire family to US bombing during the war in Iraq. She now lives with her grandmother. Through the work of Campaign for Innocent Victims In Conflict (CIVIC) and its founder Marla Ruzicka, the family received a $5000 sympathy payment from the US government.
April 16, 2015

In Remembrance of Our Founder

Center for Civilians in Conflict
IRIN | Is the Saudi war on Yemen legal?
April 3, 2015

IRIN | Is the Saudi war on Yemen legal?

Sahr Muhammedally
Civilian Harm Persists Despite Robust UN Mandate in Eastern DRC
January 21, 2015

Civilian Harm Persists Despite Robust UN Mandate in Eastern DRC

Kyle Dietrich
Prioritising protection of civilians in peacekeeping in the Central African Republic - ODI HPN
September 16, 2014

Prioritising protection of civilians in peacekeeping in the Central African Republic – ODI HPN

Alison Giffen
Afghanistan: Return to Hope
September 5, 2014

Afghanistan: Return to Hope

Kate Raley
September 1, 2014

Marla Keenan Interviewed by Katherine Albrecht

Kate Raley
No Safe Place in Gaza
August 19, 2014

No Safe Place in Gaza

Kate Raley
July 16, 2014

Don’t Forget the Civilians in the Fight Against ISIS

Sahr Muhammedally
May 27, 2014

Practices to Meet and Address the Emerging Challenges of Protecting Civilians in Peace Operations

Kate Raley
UN Logo
April 16, 2014

The UN and Casualty Recording: Good Practice and the Need for Action

Liz Lucas
Civilian War Victims Receive Recognition in US Law
April 3, 2014

Civilian War Victims Receive Recognition in US Law

Sahr Muhammedally
November 28, 2013

Aid for Drone Victims

Sarah Holewinski
Five Ways Obama Can Fix Drones Right Now
November 6, 2013

Five Ways Obama Can Fix Drones Right Now

Sarah Holewinski
October 29, 2013

Civilians can benefit when the military learns from its mistakes

Sarah Holewinski
Infographics: Monetary Payments for Civilian Harm
October 2, 2013

Infographics: Monetary Payments for Civilian Harm

Center for Civilians in Conflict
September 19, 2013

Marla Ruzicka’s Heroism

Sarah Holewinski
Agreement on Chemical Weapons Alone Will Not End Suffering in Syria
September 12, 2013

Agreement on Chemical Weapons Alone Will Not End Suffering in Syria

Sahr Muhammedally
Syria's IDPs Flee Homes But Find No Safety
September 9, 2013

Syria’s IDPs Flee Homes But Find No Safety

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Will the U.S. Go Back to Training Mali's Military?
August 16, 2013

Will the U.S. Go Back to Training Mali’s Military?

Christopher Allbritton
Assisting Syrian War Victims
August 14, 2013

Assisting Syrian War Victims

Sahr Muhammedally
Phan Thi Kim Phuc running down a road near Trảng Bàng, Vietnam, after a napalm bomb was dropped on the village of Trảng Bàng by a plane of the Vietnam Air Force. The village was suspected by United States Army forces of being a Viet Cong stronghold. Kim Phúc survived by tearing off her burning clothes. Kim Phúc (aged 9; middle left) runs naked in the street. Also pictured is her older brother Phan Thanh Tam (aged 12; far left), younger brother Phan Thanh Phuoc (aged 5; background left, looking back) and younger cousins Ho Van Bo and Ho Thi Ting (boy and girl, respectively; middle right). The image above is an Associated Press photograph that won the Pulitzer Prize for spot news. It was taken by Nick Ut on June 8, 1972.
July 25, 2013

War/Photography: Images of Armed Conflict and Its Aftermath

Liz Lucas
In focus: Sarah Holewinski on her work at the Center for Civilians in Conflict | AOAV
July 7, 2013

In focus: Sarah Holewinski on her work at the Center for Civilians in Conflict | AOAV

Christopher Allbritton
Us Drone Strikes More Deadly to Afghan Civilians Than Manned Aircraft – Adviser
July 2, 2013

Us Drone Strikes More Deadly to Afghan Civilians Than Manned Aircraft – Adviser

Christopher Allbritton
The 100 most influential people in the world of armed violence - AOAV
June 28, 2013

The 100 most influential people in the world of armed violence – AOAV

Christopher Allbritton
In Mali, Looting Steals Prospects for Peace
June 11, 2013

In Mali, Looting Steals Prospects for Peace

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Grammy-nominated Malian musicians, Amadou & Mariam, perform at the 2013 Nansen Refugee Award ceremony.
June 5, 2013

Mali’s Legendary Musicians Silenced by the Conflict: Super Onze

Center for Civilians in Conflict
A Check on Lethal Aid to Syria
May 22, 2013

A Check on Lethal Aid to Syria

Sahr Muhammedally
What to Do for Syrians While the World Debates
May 7, 2013

What to Do for Syrians While the World Debates

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Help for Civilians Harmed in America’s Drone Wars
April 26, 2013

Help for Civilians Harmed in America’s Drone Wars

Sahr Muhammedally
The Mali Crisis through Civilian Eyes: Hamidou’s Story
March 25, 2013

The Mali Crisis through Civilian Eyes: Hamidou’s Story

Liz Lucas
Two years after the first refugees fleeing armed conflict in northern Mali stranded in this desert location near the Mauritanian town of Bassikounou , 60 000 of them continue to be rely on aid. Water, food, shelter, health care, all of these essential services in Mbera camp are being provided by humanitarian organisations, some of them funded by ECHO, the European Commission humanitarian aid and civil protection service. With conditions for a safe return home not met, according to the refugees, most of them are not planning to pack their bags anytime soon.
March 15, 2013

Ahmed’s Story: Revenge Will Tip Us Into Hell

Liz Lucas
What civilian casualties? Afghan forces’ implausible denials
March 12, 2013

What civilian casualties? Afghan forces’ implausible denials

Kate Raley
Afghan governor details alleged abuse by U.S. special forces
February 25, 2013

Afghan governor details alleged abuse by U.S. special forces

Christopher Allbritton
Foreign Affairs Focus: Civilians in Conflict with Sarah Holewinski
February 11, 2013

Foreign Affairs Focus: Civilians in Conflict with Sarah Holewinski

Christopher Allbritton
February 7, 2013

Bring drones out of the shadows

Sarah Holewinski
Afghan civilians ride past an Afghan National Army soldier with the 4th Tolay, 6th Kandak, 6th Brigade, 215th Corps as he provides security for a vehicle checkpoint in Shekasteh Tappeh village, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 14, 2014. The 4th Tolay set up vehicle checkpoints to disrupt enemy activity, maintain a military presence and increase security. (DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)
February 5, 2013

Making Amends for Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan | UN Dispatch

Christopher Allbritton
Soldiers from the Afghan National Army prepare to go on a patrol in Marjah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, the morning of Feb. 16, 2010. The ANA soldiers and Marines from 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, have been conducting Operation Moshtarak to rid Marjah of Taliban presence and intimidation. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Tommy Bellegarde)
January 28, 2013

Afghan forces handle civilian casualties poorly, report claims

Christopher Allbritton
Drones: An Outlier in a Transparent Presidency
January 16, 2013

Drones: An Outlier in a Transparent Presidency

Sarah Holewinski
January 1, 2013

Do Less Harm

Sarah Holewinski
For the first time ever, the 163rd Reconnaissance Wing flies the MQ‐9 Reaper in the airspace over the Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, Calif., July 30, 2014. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Michael Quiboloy/Released)
October 5, 2012

BBC World Service – Newshour Special: Drones

Christopher Allbritton
JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq -- An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft takes off from Joint Base Balad, Iraq, July 17. The Reaper can loiter over battlefields or targets for hours at a time without refueling and carries up to 3,750 pounds of laser-guided munitions, giving ground commanders unprecedented situational awareness and the ability to bring the right amount of force to bear on a target. The Reaper, deployed from Creech Air Force Base, Nev., flew its first combat mission over Iraq July 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Richard Lisum)
September 29, 2012

Not Even the White House Knows the Drones’ Body Count

Christopher Allbritton
A family takes shelter in the hallway of their apartment building in the Salaheddin neighborhood of Aleppo, Syria, on Thursday, August 2, 2012 during a bout of heavy shelling that hits the area frequently from Assad army positions. Salaheddin, the most restive neighborhood that saw the biggest anti-government demonstrations throughout the revolution has been hit hard, is almost cleared of all its residents while mostly Free Syrian Army fighters remain.
September 19, 2012

Syrian Rebels Accused of Tortures and Other War Crimes: Time.com

Christopher Allbritton
As Pentagon Reshapes Fighting Force, Civilian Casualties Need to be Considered | The Hill
September 7, 2012

As Pentagon Reshapes Fighting Force, Civilian Casualties Need to be Considered | The Hill

Christopher Allbritton
Libya’s Abandoned Weapons Put Civilians at Risk: Report
August 3, 2012

Libya’s Abandoned Weapons Put Civilians at Risk: Report

Christopher Allbritton
Libya after Qaddafi is littered with massive amounts of abandoned deadly weapons
August 2, 2012

Libya after Qaddafi is littered with massive amounts of abandoned deadly weapons

Center for Civilians in Conflict
July 12, 2012

Safeguarding Libyan Civilians

Sarah Holewinski
Afghanistan’s war victims: Zalmay’s story
April 30, 2012

Afghanistan’s war victims: Zalmay’s story

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Voices from the Field: Who are Afghanistan’s War Victims?
April 24, 2012

Voices from the Field: Who are Afghanistan’s War Victims?

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Remembering Chris Hondros
April 20, 2012

Remembering Chris Hondros

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Honoring Marla Ruzicka: One individual who changed war for many
April 16, 2012

Honoring Marla Ruzicka: One individual who changed war for many

Center for Civilians in Conflict
What We Should All Want to Know about a Military Intervention for Syria
April 12, 2012

What We Should All Want to Know about a Military Intervention for Syria

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Fast Forward: What would an expedited transition mean for Afghan civilians?
April 4, 2012

Fast Forward: What would an expedited transition mean for Afghan civilians?

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Stop Playing the Blame Game: Ex Gratia Payments in the Fog of War
February 28, 2012

Stop Playing the Blame Game: Ex Gratia Payments in the Fog of War

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Reflections on a Partnership: Advancing Assistance for Civilian Victims of War
February 17, 2012

Reflections on a Partnership: Advancing Assistance for Civilian Victims of War

Center for Civilians in Conflict
In Libya, a legacy up for debate
January 30, 2012

In Libya, a legacy up for debate

Sarah Holewinski
A Tale of Two Narratives in Afghanistan
January 19, 2012

A Tale of Two Narratives in Afghanistan

Center for Civilians in Conflict
A young Somali boy poses for a picture at a school that is supported by Amisom in Al Jazeera district, near the Amisom Base, in Mogadishu, Somalia on December 13th, 2010.
November 10, 2011

Responding to harm in Somalia

Sarah Holewinski
November 8, 2011

An update from HQ

Center for Civilians in Conflict
When it hits home
October 20, 2011

When it hits home

Center for Civilians in Conflict
LIBYA: “Everyone would like to stay in his city.”
October 11, 2011

LIBYA: “Everyone would like to stay in his city.”

Center for Civilians in Conflict
LIBYA:  Life in and outside of Sirte [Part 2]
October 7, 2011

LIBYA:  Life in and outside of Sirte [Part 2]

Center for Civilians in Conflict
LIBYA:  Life in and outside of Sirte [Part 1]
October 7, 2011

LIBYA:  Life in and outside of Sirte [Part 1]

Center for Civilians in Conflict
LIBYA:  Voices from Misrata [Part 3]
October 6, 2011

LIBYA:  Voices from Misrata [Part 3]

Center for Civilians in Conflict
LIBYA:  Voices from Misrata, [Part 2]
October 6, 2011

LIBYA:  Voices from Misrata, [Part 2]

Center for Civilians in Conflict
LIBYA: Voices from Misrata [Part 1]
October 6, 2011

LIBYA: Voices from Misrata [Part 1]

Liz Lucas
LIBYA:  “Where are our Human Rights?” [Part 2]
October 5, 2011

LIBYA:  “Where are our Human Rights?” [Part 2]

Center for Civilians in Conflict
LIBYA:  What happened in Zlitan? [Part 1]
October 4, 2011

LIBYA:  What happened in Zlitan? [Part 1]

Center for Civilians in Conflict
LIBYA:  The remnants of war
October 2, 2011

LIBYA:  The remnants of war

Center for Civilians in Conflict
Post-Conflict Potter
August 11, 2011

Post-Conflict Potter

Sarah Holewinski
AFGHANISTAN:  Civilians caught in the middle
June 14, 2011

AFGHANISTAN:  Civilians caught in the middle

Center for Civilians in Conflict
GUEST BLOG: Afghanistan: A Soldier’s Perspective
May 25, 2011

GUEST BLOG: Afghanistan: A Soldier’s Perspective

Center for Civilians in Conflict
LIBYA: Souheid’s story
May 19, 2011

LIBYA: Souheid’s story

Center for Civilians in Conflict
HUFFINGTON POST: Driving Afghanistan: The Winding Road to an Afghan Takeover
May 16, 2011

HUFFINGTON POST: Driving Afghanistan: The Winding Road to an Afghan Takeover

Center for Civilians in Conflict
One Minute Update: Libya
May 16, 2011

One Minute Update: Libya

Center for Civilians in Conflict
LIBYA: Harmed civilians need protection too
May 13, 2011

LIBYA: Harmed civilians need protection too

Center for Civilians in Conflict
GUEST BLOG: Marla, CIVIC, and the idea that wouldn’t die
April 14, 2011

GUEST BLOG: Marla, CIVIC, and the idea that wouldn’t die

Center for Civilians in Conflict
One Minute Update: Ft. Leavenworth, Military Training
April 5, 2011

One Minute Update: Ft. Leavenworth, Military Training

Center for Civilians in Conflict
One Minute Update: Afghanistan
March 3, 2011

One Minute Update: Afghanistan

Center for Civilians in Conflict
PAKISTAN: Pakistani Politicians Agree: Make Amends to Victims of Conflict (The Huffington Post)
February 4, 2011

PAKISTAN: Pakistani Politicians Agree: Make Amends to Victims of Conflict (The Huffington Post)

Center for Civilians in Conflict
New Report Details War Victims’ Urgent Needs in Pakistan
October 13, 2010

New Report Details War Victims’ Urgent Needs in Pakistan

Center for Civilians in Conflict
SOMALIA: Civilians in the Crossfire
August 16, 2010

SOMALIA: Civilians in the Crossfire

Center for Civilians in Conflict
PAKISTAN: Job Wanted: Nine-year-old seeks full time employment to support family.
July 28, 2010

PAKISTAN: Job Wanted: Nine-year-old seeks full time employment to support family.

Center for Civilians in Conflict
AFGHANISTAN:  Can a medal really save a life?
May 14, 2010

AFGHANISTAN:  Can a medal really save a life?

Center for Civilians in Conflict
IRAQ: On the Road to Recovery By Way Of Amends
May 5, 2010

IRAQ: On the Road to Recovery By Way Of Amends

Center for Civilians in Conflict
COLOMBIA: Victims: Forgotten in the Colombian Conflict
April 30, 2010

COLOMBIA: Victims: Forgotten in the Colombian Conflict

Center for Civilians in Conflict
PAKISTAN: Victims Continue to Struggle in Jalozai
March 26, 2010

PAKISTAN: Victims Continue to Struggle in Jalozai

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PAKISTAN: Civilian Victims of Terrorism in Pakistan
January 15, 2010

PAKISTAN: Civilian Victims of Terrorism in Pakistan

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January 11, 2010

Faith Complex: Sarah Holewinski on Innocent Victims in Conflict

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PAKISTAN: Internally Displaced in Northwest Pakistan
December 21, 2009

PAKISTAN: Internally Displaced in Northwest Pakistan

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GUEST BLOG: A View of War Victims From Gardez, Afghanistan
December 17, 2009

GUEST BLOG: A View of War Victims From Gardez, Afghanistan

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PAKISTAN: Internally displaced in Islamabad
December 4, 2009

PAKISTAN: Internally displaced in Islamabad

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UNITED NATIONS: Uganda Steps Up in Security Council Debate
November 16, 2009

UNITED NATIONS: Uganda Steps Up in Security Council Debate

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PAKISTAN:  South Waziristan - Access Denied
October 30, 2009

PAKISTAN:  South Waziristan – Access Denied

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PAKISTAN:  Figuring out Pakistan
October 23, 2009

PAKISTAN:  Figuring out Pakistan

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PAKISTAN: Arrival and Recent Developments
October 21, 2009

PAKISTAN: Arrival and Recent Developments

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PAKISTAN:  CIVIC Fellow Headed to Pakistan
October 7, 2009

PAKISTAN:  CIVIC Fellow Headed to Pakistan

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GUEST BLOG: Off target in Kunduz (Foreign Policy)
September 10, 2009

GUEST BLOG: Off target in Kunduz (Foreign Policy)

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GUEST BLOG: ISAF’s New Afghanistan Cointerinsurgency Strategy: Attacking Medical Clinics??
September 8, 2009

GUEST BLOG: ISAF’s New Afghanistan Cointerinsurgency Strategy: Attacking Medical Clinics??

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GUEST BLOG: Fussing Over Numbers: Body Counts and Accountability (The Huffington Post)
August 6, 2009

GUEST BLOG: Fussing Over Numbers: Body Counts and Accountability (The Huffington Post)

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GUEST BLOG—Behind the Barbed Wire: Civilian Suffering in Sri Lanka’s IDP Camps
August 5, 2009

GUEST BLOG—Behind the Barbed Wire: Civilian Suffering in Sri Lanka’s IDP Camps

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New UN Report: More Than 1,000 Civilians Killed in 2009
August 3, 2009

New UN Report: More Than 1,000 Civilians Killed in 2009

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ISRAEL/GAZA: Israel Should Make Amends to Civilians
June 12, 2009

ISRAEL/GAZA: Israel Should Make Amends to Civilians

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AFGHANISTAN:  U.S. Too Quick To Justify Afghan Deaths (The Huffington Post)
June 9, 2009

AFGHANISTAN:  U.S. Too Quick To Justify Afghan Deaths (The Huffington Post)

Sarah Holewinski
AFGHANISTAN:  Senators listen to victims stories
June 2, 2009

AFGHANISTAN:  Senators listen to victims stories

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SRI LANKA:  ‘This is too much to take. Why is the world not helping?’
May 20, 2009

SRI LANKA:  ‘This is too much to take. Why is the world not helping?’

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ISRAEL/GAZA: Will Israel Help Gaza’s Victims? (The Huffington Post)
May 8, 2009

ISRAEL/GAZA: Will Israel Help Gaza’s Victims? (The Huffington Post)

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SRI LANKA: ‘We have 450 beds and now have 1,700 patients’
April 27, 2009

SRI LANKA: ‘We have 450 beds and now have 1,700 patients’

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AFGHANISTAN:  Who compensates those the Taliban hurts? (continued from below)
April 23, 2009

AFGHANISTAN:  Who compensates those the Taliban hurts? (continued from below)

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AFGHANISTAN: Who compensates those the Taliban hurts?
April 20, 2009

AFGHANISTAN: Who compensates those the Taliban hurts?

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GUEST BLOGGER:  Congo, the worst place to be a civilian
April 15, 2009

GUEST BLOGGER:  Congo, the worst place to be a civilian

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AFGHANISTAN:  A family’s story, but who will listen
April 7, 2009

AFGHANISTAN:  A family’s story, but who will listen

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FT. LEAVENWORTH:  Military Training
March 19, 2009

FT. LEAVENWORTH:  Military Training

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FT. LEAVENWORTH:  CIVIC Participating in Military Training Exercise
March 17, 2009

FT. LEAVENWORTH:  CIVIC Participating in Military Training Exercise

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The Way Forward:  More Troops Alone Will Not Win Back Afghans’ Confidence (from The Huffington Post)
March 16, 2009

The Way Forward:  More Troops Alone Will Not Win Back Afghans’ Confidence (from The Huffington Post)

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GUEST BLOGGER: Monitoring Human Rights in Gaza
March 11, 2009

GUEST BLOGGER: Monitoring Human Rights in Gaza

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Salt in the Wound:  The Case for Compensation (from the Huffington Post)
March 6, 2009

Salt in the Wound:  The Case for Compensation (from the Huffington Post)

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Kabul Notebook: Searching for More than Just Talk On Civilian Casualties (from Huffington Post)
March 2, 2009

Kabul Notebook: Searching for More than Just Talk On Civilian Casualties (from Huffington Post)

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Losing the People: The Cost and Consequences of Civilian Suffering in Afghanistan (From the Huffingt
February 26, 2009

Losing the People: The Cost and Consequences of Civilian Suffering in Afghanistan (From the Huffingt

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Civilian Suffering in Pakistan
December 18, 2008

Civilian Suffering in Pakistan

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Filing Claims in Wardak (continued)
November 21, 2008

Filing Claims in Wardak (continued)

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Filing Claims in Wardak (continued)
November 19, 2008

Filing Claims in Wardak (continued)

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Filing Claims in Wardak
November 17, 2008

Filing Claims in Wardak

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GUEST BLOGGER: Dangerous Security Situation Hinders Distribution of the Afghan Civilian Assistance P
September 25, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: Dangerous Security Situation Hinders Distribution of the Afghan Civilian Assistance P

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GUEST BLOGGER: Exploding Lebanon
September 11, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: Exploding Lebanon

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Iraqi Refugees in Jordan, Najla’s story
September 8, 2008

Iraqi Refugees in Jordan, Najla’s story

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GUEST BLOGGER: “Next time, I will not vote for Karzai; I will vote for my donkey” - Pt. 2
September 4, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: “Next time, I will not vote for Karzai; I will vote for my donkey” – Pt. 2

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GUEST BLOGGER: “Next time, I will not vote for Karzai; I will vote for my donkey” - Pt. 1
September 3, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: “Next time, I will not vote for Karzai; I will vote for my donkey” – Pt. 1

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GUEST BLOGGER: Civilians Flee to Kandahar City After ISAF Aerial Bombing
August 28, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: Civilians Flee to Kandahar City After ISAF Aerial Bombing

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GUEST BLOGGER: Night Raids and Cultural Insensitivity Anger Kandahar Civilians
August 26, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: Night Raids and Cultural Insensitivity Anger Kandahar Civilians

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GUEST BLOGGER: Fatal Trip to the Hairdressers in Kandahar City
August 18, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: Fatal Trip to the Hairdressers in Kandahar City

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GUEST BLOGGER: Killed for Failing to Stop his Car
August 15, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: Killed for Failing to Stop his Car

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GUEST BLOGGER: The Three Carpenters from Kandahar - Pt. 2
August 14, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: The Three Carpenters from Kandahar – Pt. 2

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GUEST BLOGGER: The Three Carpenters from Kandahar - Pt 1
August 14, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: The Three Carpenters from Kandahar – Pt 1

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GUEST BLOGGER: Grieving a Son in Kandahar – Part 2
August 13, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: Grieving a Son in Kandahar – Part 2

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GUEST BLOGGER: Grieving a Son in Kandahar – Part 1
August 11, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: Grieving a Son in Kandahar – Part 1

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GUEST BLOGGER: The Dangers of Assisting Civilians, Kandahar ACAP Field-Officer Captured by the Talib
August 7, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: The Dangers of Assisting Civilians, Kandahar ACAP Field-Officer Captured by the Talib

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GUEST BLOGGER: Kandahar Field-Visit, Suicide Bomber Attack and the Daily Threat for Civilians
August 6, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: Kandahar Field-Visit, Suicide Bomber Attack and the Daily Threat for Civilians

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GUEST BLOGGER: Kandahar Field-Visit, Reports of Civilian Mutilations in the Southern Provinces
August 6, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: Kandahar Field-Visit, Reports of Civilian Mutilations in the Southern Provinces

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GUEST BLOGGING: Pressure to stay silent…
August 5, 2008

GUEST BLOGGING: Pressure to stay silent…

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GUEST BLOGGER: BDPs and Problem of Lack of Info, Pt. 2
August 4, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: BDPs and Problem of Lack of Info, Pt. 2

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Grave concern for civilians in Afghanistan
August 1, 2008

Grave concern for civilians in Afghanistan

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BDPs and Problem of Lack of Info, Pt. 1
August 1, 2008

BDPs and Problem of Lack of Info, Pt. 1

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GUEST BLOGGER: In the wake of a suicide bomb… Pt. 2
July 30, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: In the wake of a suicide bomb… Pt. 2

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Herat and a meeting with survivors…
July 29, 2008

Herat and a meeting with survivors…

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GUEST BLOGGER: In the wake of a suicide bomb… Pt. 1
July 28, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: In the wake of a suicide bomb… Pt. 1

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VIDEO: The Grocer
July 25, 2008

VIDEO: The Grocer

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VIDEO: Bint Jbeil, War’s Lasting Damage
July 25, 2008

VIDEO: Bint Jbeil, War’s Lasting Damage

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VIDEO: Haifa Train Depot
July 25, 2008

VIDEO: Haifa Train Depot

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VIDEO: Mahdi’s Story, Lebanon
July 25, 2008

VIDEO: Mahdi’s Story, Lebanon

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Mahdi’s Story
July 15, 2008

Mahdi’s Story

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Disabled children in Afghanistan
July 15, 2008

Disabled children in Afghanistan

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Tragedy at the Indian Embassy in Kabul
July 7, 2008

Tragedy at the Indian Embassy in Kabul

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Shar-e-Cott, pt. 2
July 2, 2008

Shar-e-Cott, pt. 2

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Germany helping Afghans
July 1, 2008

Germany helping Afghans

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Aid isn’t one-size-fits-all…
June 30, 2008

Aid isn’t one-size-fits-all…

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Shar-e-Cott, pt. 1
June 30, 2008

Shar-e-Cott, pt. 1

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Exploding Threat to Afghans
June 26, 2008

Exploding Threat to Afghans

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Air Raids in Gardez
June 18, 2008

Air Raids in Gardez

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Disappearances, Pt. 2
June 12, 2008

Disappearances, Pt. 2

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Disappearances, pt 1
June 11, 2008

Disappearances, pt 1

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Marla B in Jordan: Where have all the doctors gone?
June 10, 2008

Marla B in Jordan: Where have all the doctors gone?

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GUEST BLOGGER: “Are you able to understand my pain?”
June 9, 2008

GUEST BLOGGER: “Are you able to understand my pain?”

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Marla B in Jordan: Stories from a country away…
June 9, 2008

Marla B in Jordan: Stories from a country away…

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Q and A: America and the Cluster Ban Treaty
June 5, 2008

Q and A: America and the Cluster Ban Treaty

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VIDEO BLOG: Marla B in Jordan, Day 1
June 2, 2008

VIDEO BLOG: Marla B in Jordan, Day 1

Marla Keenan
On to Paris…
May 29, 2008

On to Paris…

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GUEST BLOG: At the Dublin Diplomatic Conference on Cluster Munitions
May 27, 2008

GUEST BLOG: At the Dublin Diplomatic Conference on Cluster Munitions

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Indiscriminate use of force
May 22, 2008

Indiscriminate use of force

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UN Special Rapporteur speaks out
May 21, 2008

UN Special Rapporteur speaks out

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A sad story…
May 20, 2008

A sad story…

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Aiding Garmsir’s refugees
May 19, 2008

Aiding Garmsir’s refugees

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Tora Bora, Part 2
May 19, 2008

Tora Bora, Part 2

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GUEST BLOG: Waking up in Afghanistan
May 15, 2008

GUEST BLOG: Waking up in Afghanistan

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Tora Bora, Part 1
May 14, 2008

Tora Bora, Part 1

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GUEST BLOG: Sudan’s other war victims…
May 8, 2008

GUEST BLOG: Sudan’s other war victims…

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Meeting with the UN
April 25, 2008

Meeting with the UN

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Peaceful Conflict Resolution?
April 25, 2008

Peaceful Conflict Resolution?

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Life as an ex-pat
April 22, 2008

Life as an ex-pat

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Bureaucratic obstacles…
April 15, 2008

Bureaucratic obstacles…

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The ISAF Conference
April 15, 2008

The ISAF Conference

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Ft. Belvoir, VA:  Civilian and military cooperation
April 3, 2008

Ft. Belvoir, VA:  Civilian and military cooperation

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