Part 1 of our analysis discussed how MINUSMA’s new mandate affords greater priority to the protection of civilians. The piece also stressed that Member States must ensure the Mission has the necessary resources to achieve its expanded list of tasks. But prioritizing the protection of civilians (POC) and adding a second strategic priority are not the…
On June 28, the UN Security Council renewed the mandate of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) for another year with the adoption of Resolution 2480. The creation of a second strategic priority that directs the Mission to facilitate the implementation of a comprehensive, politically-led Malian strategy in central Mali is undoubtedly…
The Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) and the Permanent Missions of Belgium, Indonesia, and Switzerland to the United Nations convened the POC20 Policy Dialogue on July 9 and 10 in New York. The POC20 Policy Dialogue brought together experts, thought leaders, and key stakeholders from a diverse group of Member States, intergovernmental organizations, the…
The 5 years of war in Ukraine have killed 3,300 civilians, injured nearly 9,000 civilians, damaged or destroyed 50,000 buildings, and left nearly 3.5 million people in need of assistance. With support from CIVIC, Ukraine has drafted a national strategy to better protect civilians where fighting is underway in the east of the country and…