Conflict-affected areas are characterized by diverse and often inter-related forms of violence against civilians: political, inter-group, ideological, and criminal. Effective strategies to protect civilians should be based on a thorough analysis of who is perpetrating the violence, why and how the violence is perpetrated, and why certain civilians are vulnerable. This research by the Civilians in Conflict project looks at specific conflicts, contexts and threats to civilians and explores tailored solutions.
Recent Research and Analysis
- Analysis │ Measuring Success in the Sudans by Alison Giffen (July 9, 2012)
- Publication │ Considerations for a New Peacekeeping Operation in South Sudan by Alison Giffen (May 4, 2011)
- Analysis │ Giffen Testifies before Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs by Alison Giffen (May 26, 2010)
- Publication │ Saving Port-au-Prince: United Nations efforts to Protect Civilians in Haiti in 2006-2007 by Guy Hammond (June 2012)
- Analysis | Fundamentals of Protecting Civilians by Alison Giffen (April 7, 2011)
- Analysis │ Eliminating the Lord’s Resistance Army Once and for All by Guy Hammond (October 19, 2011)
- Analysis │Mali in Crisis: Tailoring Strategies to Mitigate Violence by Marina Tolchinsky (August 9, 2012)
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