Protection of civilians
69 Articles
Preventing the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali from Falling into Irrelevance
With the UN Security Council considering renewal of MINUSMA's mandate, are there ways it can better address the range of security threats?
Congressional Action on Civilian Harm Resulting from U.S. Military Operations: Part I
Congress has introduced two landmark bills aimed at addressing systemic problems with civilian harm.
Neutrality in Humanitarian Actions Means Talking to All Parties to a Conflict
Criticism of ICRC's diplomacy with Russia misunderstands the role of humanitarian actors.
Використання Росією касетних боєприпасів та іншої вибухової зброї свідчить про необхідність посилення захисту цивільного населення
"Російські війська в значній мірі покладаються на два види зброї, які відомі своєю неприйнятною…
Russia’s Use of Cluster Munitions and Other Explosive Weapons Shows Need for Stronger Civilian Protections
"Russian forces have relied heavily on two types of weapons that are notorious for the unacceptable and often unlawful harm they inflict on civilians."
Гуманітарні коридори в Україні: глухий кут, підступна витівка чи вузький промінь надії?
Чи є обіцянка гуманітарного коридору цинічною витівкою, чи дає надію?
Humanitarian Corridors in Ukraine: Impasse, Ploy or Narrow Passage of Hope?
Humanitarian corridors have a long history of assisting civilians in armed conflict, but they are not without serious shortcomings or risks.
In South Sudan, Keep UN Peacekeepers Focused on Evolving Risks for Civilians
The transfer of "protection of civilian" sites to the government amid continuing threats requires extra vigilance from UNMISS.
Why the UN Needs a Comprehensive “Agenda for Protection”
The UN has repeatedly failed to fulfill its mission to protect civilians. A protection agenda could help it succeed.
Dispatch from Israel on Human Shields: What I Should’ve Said to a Dad on the Playground
Who's responsible for the deaths of those civilians in Gaza who were near areas where Hamas operates?
Opportunity Missed: New Zealand Defense Force’s Order on Civilian Harm in Wartime
On Feb. 11, 2021, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) announced new rules on responding to civilian harm. Defence Force Order 35 (DFO 35) introduces NZDF-wide procedures for responding…
Why We Haven’t Made Progress on Civilian Protection
Three reasons for the lack of progress on reducing civilian casualties: We don’t learn, we don’t lead, and we don’t help our partners—or hold them to a high enough standard.