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.
Key takeaways and recommendations from Stimson’s recent expert workshop series on NATO and the protection of civilians
March 18, 2021
Reflecting on the history of NATO’s PoC policy and its implementation highlights opportunities for further work
March 18, 2021
Being “back” in the world and leading with diplomacy means bolstering support and reforms of UN peace operations to achieve American goals
March 4, 2021
Amidst a challenging year, the Atrocity Prevention Study Group grew and continued to highlight important atrocity prevention issues
February 5, 2021
Rising levels of violence based on religion or belief worldwide reveal opportunities for UN action to better prevent and respond to such violence
January 22, 2021
Discussing the mandate and political strategy of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
December 10, 2020
Discussing the mandate and political strategy of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).
November 19, 2020
This report examines how prioritization and sequencing can be advanced in the field by peacekeeping missions themselves.
November 16, 2020
