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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.

August 4, 2017BlogBy William Pons

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…

July 31, 2017Blog, PodcastBy Christopher Allbritton

Uncertainty Looms for Civilians in Mosul

Three years after surrendering it to the Islamic State (ISIS), Iraqi Security Forces have reclaimed Mosul. But wresting the city…

July 24, 2017BlogBy Saman Omar

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

Fighting in densely populated areas poses a number of significant challenges to forces trying to adhere to the rules that…

July 20, 2017Blog, Op-EdBy Sahr Muhammedally

#GoTIHL?

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, 2017BlogBy Christopher Allbritton

US Program Weekly Update – July 6, 2017

An estimated 50,000 civilians remain in the city of Raqqa, paralyzed by fear of Coalition airstrikes and shelling on the ground, but prevented from escaping by Islamic State fighters.

July 6, 2017BlogBy Daniel R. Mahanty

Presidential Order on Civilian Casualties

The Trump administration’s rhetoric, before and after the election, raises questions about its commitment to protecting civilians and if its more aggressive strategy to “annihilate” ISIS has directly led to more civilian casualties.

July 5, 2017BlogBy Daniel R. Mahanty

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

If civilians are not included as meaningful participants in the Dialogue, the results of the process are likely yet another agreement between national politicians that divides the spoils of war between themselves rather than healing the deepening ethnic divisions that four years of civil conflict have sown.

July 3, 2017BlogBy Lauren Spink

US Week in Review – Aug 7, 2017

The Hidden Harm: Acquired Disability During Conflict