CIVIC Center for Civilians in Conflict

As the conflict in Ukraine intensifies, the daily life for families has become a painful reality. For Marta Skurska, CIVIC’s Program Manager in Ukraine, a warning siren means coordinating blankets,...

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It’s not just bullets and bombs. Today’s wars are fought beyond the battlefield. Information warfare spreads fear, hate, and falsehoods with consequences for civilians. #NotATarget #CivilianProt...

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As #PoCWeek2026 in New York wraps up, CIVIC Executive Director Hichem Khadhraoui shares three takeaways that will shape our global advocacy moving forward: Policy discussions must urgently address...

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🇸🇴 Somalia has officially adopted the National Protection of Civilians Policy (NCPP). Developed with CIVIC's technical support, this comprehensive policy is a major milestone in the effort to preve.

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In the midst of conflict, the invisible wounds of gender-based violence (GBV) often go unspoken. To address this critical issue, CIVIC recently joined a public event in Dnipro, Ukraine, to foster d...

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At Ethereum Community Conference this year, CIVIC director of Philanthropy Mario Stephan took the stage to explore how blockchain can help protect civilians in conflict. For CIVIC, this marks an i...

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The Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine has reduced neighbourhoods to rubble forever changing the lives of those who lived there. Every day, civilians near the front lines are forced to flee the...

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In many parts of Nigeria, the line between safety and insecurity is thin. In this context, the most effective solutions are coming from the communities themselves. 👉 Discover our latest digital ex..

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This hashtag International Womens Day, the team at CIVIC Nigeria is reminding us that for women and girls to lead, they must first feel secure. From advocating in conflict zones to shaping policy,...

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At CIVIC, we believe that those living through conflict are the experts on their own protection. Through our Community-Based Protection work, we continue to support communities in reducing risks ...

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🇺🇦 In Ukraine, as the winter freeze sets in, the systematic targeting of energy systems has created a dire situation for millions of civilians. 🗣️ "A power outage means not only long hours without

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CIVIC participated in the Doha Forum and the Qatar Mediation Forum, seeking to advance the crucial civilian protection agenda. One the sidelines of the Forum, CIVIC and the Center for Conflict and...

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“We woke up from our sleep, and we were so close to the missile”. “I left the house and saw so many killings”. “The hot shell flew into the room, the boiler exploded and the fire started in my h...

📣 "We are entering in the second week since RSF took over El Fasher, still there is completely black out of communication and humanitarians are not allowed to enter the town. The roads leading to ..

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This report and index document the experiences of civilians living through conflict and extreme violence in 2024. It reveals a continued and alarming deterioration in the global protection environm...

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"At least 250,000 civilians are trapped in El-Fasher, with no access to food or water, and with no humanitarian assistance. The situation is horrific; civilians are paying the ultimate price of thi...

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During Geneva Peace Week, CIVIC hosted three crucial events focused on strengthening the protection of civilians. One of our key discussions, featuring our Director of Programs, Omar Ahmed Abenza,...

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Over 66,000 people killed. Gaza is all but unlivable. Journalists and human rights groups have documented the use of US made bombs and missiles in unlawful strikes against civilian targets. For ...

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"The protection of civilians cannot be conditional." 👉 Watch CIVIC Director of Communications, Hajer Naili, on Euronews Serbia discussing the ongoing catastrophe in Gaza and the critical need for ..

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On the second anniversary of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and the taking of Israeli hostages by Palestinian armed groups, CIVIC Director of Communications Hajer Naili spoke to Euronews Serbia...

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