Marla Keenan on Protection of Civilians in Security Assistance
Protecting civilians is too often a “nice-to-have” and not a “must-have” part of militaries’ missions. This is fundamentally wrong-minded
Future Challenges to Respecting International Humanitarian Law
Despite the challenges in current conflicts, armed actors can be successful in respecting international humanitarian law.
CIVIC’s MENA Director Addresses UN Committee on Explosive Weapons in Cities
CIVIC’s Sahr Muhammedally delivered a statement from the International Network on Explosive Weapons to the UN General Assembly’s First Committee on International Security and Disarmament on Monday. Thank you for the opportunity to address the First Committee today on behalf of the International Network on Explosive Weapons (INEW). I will lay out our concerns over the…
CIVIC’s Sahr Muhammedally on Mosul
Sahr Muhammedally, senior program manager for the Middle East and Asia, briefed the House of Representative’s Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission on Oct 6, 2016, on the humanitarian concerns related to the expected upcoming military operation to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from the self-styled Islamic State. Her remarks and recommendations on how to better…
Floor Statement from Sarah Holewinski at panel hosted by the Government of Norway
Sarah Holewinski presenting on Thursday, May 23, 10.30 AM It is an honor to present to this audience today on protection of civilians. My sincere thanks to the Government of Norway for grappling with this issue across years and continents, and to the organizing team led by Hilde Salvesen. My organization—Center for Civilians in Conflict—works…
Center testimony on civilian harm to DOD Defense Legal Policy Board
Submitted testimony of Sarah Holewinski, Executive Director, Center for Civilians in Conflict to the US Department of Defense, Defense Legal Policy Board. The resulting subcommittee report—including Center recommendations—can also be downloaded below. Center Testimony, DOD DLPB Subcommittee Report on Military Justice in Conflict Zones ### Notes to editors: Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC)’s mission is to…
CIVIC Testimony on Victims’ Assistance in Afghanistan, State and Foreign Operations Hearing
Submitted Testimony of Erica Gaston, Center field researcher in Afghanistan to US Senate Committee on Appropriations on the need for recognition, compensation, and other assistance in Afghanistan. CIVIC Testimony April 2009 Afghan Assistance ### Notes to editors: Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC)’s mission is to improve protection for civilians caught in conflicts around the world.…
Testimony on Foreign Claims Act, Condolence Payments for State and Foreign Operations Hearing
01 April 2009 | Submitted Testimony of Jonathan Tracy, former Center military legal advisor, to US Senate Committee on Appropriations on the history of the Foreign Claims Act and Condolence Payments and ways forward. Jonathan Tracy Testimony, State & Foreign Ops Hearing ### Notes to editors: Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC)’s mission is to improve…