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.
December 14, 2022
Evaluating the mandate and political strategy for the UN peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic of the Congo ahead of the December 2022 mandate renewal.
December 13, 2022
Evaluating the mandate and political strategy for the UN peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic ahead of the November 2022 mandate renewal.
November 4, 2022
NATO paves the way for the effective future integration of the human security approach into the organization’s work and doctrine.
November 2, 2022
One year under Taliban rule, and the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has played a critical role in support of civil society
October 6, 2022
Approaches to atrocity prevention in the Horn of Africa should integrate kinship social networks into disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration programs
September 29, 2022
Mapping and tracking networks provide new opportunities for the atrocity prevention practice
September 29, 2022
NATO is taking strides to broaden the definition of “security” and emphasizing the importance of human security and gender equality.
September 27, 2022
