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.
A year of engagement with practitioners and academics on innovative approaches to atrocity prevention in the US and globally
December 18, 2024
December 5, 2024
An analysis of the roles, responsibilities, and operational realities of the UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect
December 3, 2024
Examining the evolving strategic and operational challenges facing peace operations in the protection of civilians
November 22, 2024
As UN Envoys of the Secretary-General seek to foster dialogue in war-torn countries, an increased focus on the protection of civilians could lead to incremental progress
November 14, 2024
The experience of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan underscores the importance that peace operations adopt a clear and strategic approach to the protection of civilians
October 9, 2024
Evaluating the current and future role of African Union peace operations in Somalia
October 7, 2024
Building on the Summit of the Future to center protection of civilians as part of future of peace operation
September 20, 2024
