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.
UN peacekeeping missions are called on to protect civilians and support security sector reform, but these two tasks sometimes conflict
April 20, 2020
Giving peacekeepers new tools to better achieve their mission to protect civilians from harm
December 31, 2019
October 2, 2019
Providing innovative and adaptable solutions for improved peacekeeping to protect civilians in conflict zones.
September 28, 2018
