Intercross the Podcast: Episode #31 ‘When War Comes to Cities’
In this episode of Intercross the Podcast, we are joined by Interaction‘s Director of Protection Jenny McAvoy and Center for Civilians in Conflict’s (CIVIC)…
Why Trump’s New Afghanistan Plan Spells Danger for Civilians
On August 21, President Trump took the stage at Fort Myer, Virginia to announce his long-awaited plan for the future…
Why Are More Civilians Dying in US Airstrikes on ISIS?
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.
What Next for Civilian Protection and the US Government?
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.
The Hidden Harm: Acquired Disability During Conflict
Disability regularly intersects with other vulnerabilities in conflict like gender and age to place persons with disabilities at significantly greater risk of harm compared to other civilians. Given that persons with disabilities are “invisible” in peacetime, it is therefore essential to ensure their inclusion in civilian protection processes and incumbent on governments and humanitarian organizations to recognize and address their needs during conflict.
CBS Radio Interview with Executive Director Federico Borello
Last weekend, CBS Radio aired an interview with Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) Executive Director Federico Borello, in which he described…