https://civiliansinconflict.org/blog/event-summary-emerging-practices-in-effective-civilian-harm-mitigation/
Speakers outlined concrete examples of tools and mechanisms relevant for civilian harm mitigation, which could save lives and improve compliance with...
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https://civiliansinconflict.org/publications/policy/addressing-gendered-and-intersectional-barriers-to-reporting-civilian-harm/
This brief outlines how gender, age, ethnicity, and other identities influence which of these barriers civilians face and how significant they are. It...
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https://warontherocks.com/2025/03/the-pentagon-is-about-to-make-a-big-mistake-on-civilian-harm-mitigation/
Mar 19, 2025 - On Feb. 20, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced, per guidance from the Department of Government Efficiency, an 8 percent reduction to
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https://civiliansinconflict.org/publications/research/the-sum-of-all-parts/
Multinational operations, undertaken through ad-hoc coalitions as well as permanent alliances such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), have been...
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https://civiliansinconflict.org/blog/nigerias-proposed-policy/
CIVIC's Executive Director, Federico Borello, spoke with Arise TV about the conflict in Nigeria and the country's proposed policy on Protection of...
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https://civiliansinconflict.org/get-involved/
Recognize.Prevent.Protect.Amend. This is our mission at CIVIC. Join us in our efforts to advocate for civilians caught in harm's way.
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https://civiliansinconflict.org/a-primer-on-civilian-harm-mitigation-in-urban-operations/
This primer seeks to inform oversight and advocacy efforts by identifying the relevant sources of U.S. law governing arms transfers.
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https://civiliansinconflict.org/publications/policy/issue-brief-civilian-protection-harm-response-libya/
Libya’s transition is often portrayed as one of the more promising outcomes of the Arab Spring. While moving in the right direction, it is still reeling from...
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https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/10/26/prevent-civilian-harm-explosive-weapons
All countries should endorse a new political commitment aimed at protecting civilians from the bombing and shelling of cities and towns during wartime, Human...
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https://civiliansinconflict.org/our-work/where-we-work/mali/
Since 2013, CIVIC has been undertaking independent research, analysis, and advocacy to support MINUSMA’s efforts to strengthen its ability to protect...
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https://intimacies-of-remote-warfare.nl/media/news/interview-belgium-still-does-not-acknowledge-any-civilian-harm-in-their-air-war-against-is/
IRW researchers talks to the Belgium media about their book on remote warfare, civilian harm and democratic control.
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https://civiliansinconflict.org/blog/civilian-harm-persists-despite-robust-un-mandate-in-eastern-drc/
In an unprecedented statement, the United Nations Security Council has called for the “swift neutralization of the FDLR” rebel group in eastern DRC through...
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https://civiliansinconflict.org/emerging-patterns-of-civilian-harm-in-ukraine/
The Russian Federation launched a large-scale land, air, and sea invasion of Ukraine, which has resulted in devastating harm for civilians.
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https://postkodlotterietsstiftelse.se/en/projekt/gaza-civilian-harm-documentation-and-referrals/
In this project, Airwars aims to document and verify public information on civilian casualties and injuries in the Gaza conflict. The goal is to minimize...
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https://civiliansinconflict.org/civil-society-issues-guidance-for-u-s-civilian-harm-mitigation-and-response-action-plan/
Humanitarian, human rights, and civilian protection provided a series of concrete recommendations to a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) review team expected to...
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