Violence against civilians contributes to intractable cycles of conflict and instability – civilian casualties lead to grievance, which leads to mobilization and recruitment of the aggrieved, which leads to more violence and warfare. Stimson's Protecting Civilians and Human Security Program is a critical partner among a dedicated group of stakeholders at the international and local levels working to reduce violence against civilians around the world.
The program works to bridge policy and practice, prioritizing being in the field, identifying protection challenges and innovations at the local level to better understand the reality on the ground. We then work with policymakers in governments and international organizations to develop approaches that will help practitioners overcome obstacles and maximize efforts on the ground. By combining our work at the policy level and the field level, we achieve a multiplier effect, ensuring that protection efforts are informed by evidence based on ground experience.
The Ukraine war shows why the alliance’s upcoming summit cannot give short shrift to the topic of human security.
June 16, 2022
Integrating resilience and protection of civilians will enhance NATO’s ability to anticipate, prepare, and, when needed, respond to future security threats
June 13, 2022
Discussing the contributions of UN peacekeeping and special political missions to the protection of civilians
May 24, 2022
Evaluating the mandate and political strategy for the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali ahead of the June 2022 mandate renewal.
May 20, 2022
Human Security and the Protection of Civilians are not only important but central to the Alliance's purpose
May 12, 2022
Despite global normative commitments by UN member states, violence against women and girls in myriad forms is prevalent in every country and culture
March 31, 2022
While human rights commitments advance more equal societies and provide hope to marginalized populations, failure to implement them can erode trust in democratic institutions and open societies.
March 29, 2022
While UN member states have made important commitments to protect human rights defenders, key opportunities to strengthen them remain.
March 25, 2022
