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.
Violence against women and girls is a global crisis that requires the attention and action of every country
March 8, 2023
Evaluating the mandate and political strategy for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) ahead of the March 2023 mandate renewal
March 8, 2023
A more comprehensive, strategic, and forward-looking approach to the air domain could mitigate and respond to threats against peacekeepers
February 24, 2023
Without consensus, compromise, and collective action, Women, Peace, and Security and Human Security risk being sidelined in NATO’s mission set
February 24, 2023
Evaluating the mandate and political strategy for the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan ahead of the March 2023 mandate renewal
February 24, 2023
Five strategic priorities for the UN’s New Agenda for Peace
February 22, 2023
The Department of Defense's new focus on civilian harm mitigation and response provides new opportunities for US leadership in NATO's new approach to human security
February 2, 2023
Discussing Germany’s comprehensive assessment of PoC readiness at the national level
January 11, 2023
