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CIVIC’s 2023 #AnnualReport is out! Learn how our global team continued to support civilians by increasing protection measures and heightening awareness of conflicts around the world. Download and read the report here:

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

2 years

The number of civilian casualties in #Ukraine is rising. Fighting in or close to populated areas has already resulted in civilian deaths & injuries. Reports of civilian buses evacuated being hit by multiple launch rocket systems are appalling and unacceptable. 👇

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@IlhanMN @Ilhan : We have a responsibility to respond to terrorism & threats but we often do it in a highly militarized way with little regard for #humanrights ...this has not always made us safer & often goes against our values. #ResponsibleArms2021 @ForumArmsTrade

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2 years

In recent weeks, airstrikes & fighting have picked up pace again in #Tigray region, northern Ethiopia. Civilians are reported to have been indiscriminately targeted. Yet, the true scale of civilian harm remains hard to assess because of the difficult access to the region.

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3 years

The official launch of the Civilian Casualties Identification, Tracking & Analysis Cell (CITAC/MISAD) for the G5 Sahel Joint Force takes place today, organized in collaboration w/ CIVIC, @UNHumanRights , & the EU -- a major step toward increased civilian protection in the #Sahel .

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

2 years

Warring actors should avoid using weapons that result in indiscriminate attacks on civilians & civilian objects. Some of these weapons include unguided munitions, multiple launch rocket systems, banned cluster munitions, and other explosive weapons with wide-area effect.

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

2 years

With reports of military operations intensifying in #Tigray , northern Ethiopia, we are deeply concerned over indiscriminate harm to civilians. All armed actors must take all feasible precautions to avoid harming civilians & should allow safe & hindered humanitarian access.

Hajer Naili

@H_NAILI

2 years

It is emotionally & politically demanding but civilians' lives in #Tigray are equally important than those in other parts of the world. 🧵 In recent weeks, 👉airstrikes & fighting have picked up pace again 👉Eritrea's troops are reported to have launched an extensive offensive

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CIVIC

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2 years

Repeated indiscriminate attacks on cities & villages by Russian troops have become a dominant feature of the war in #Ukraine . Join our ED @FBorelloCIVIC , @rich_weir , @maria_avdv & @joshrushing as they discuss #WarCrimes at 19:30 GMT on @AJStream .

Are war crimes being committed in Ukraine?

As reports of civilian deaths grow in Russia-Ukraine war, so do calls for adherence to international humanitarian law.

www.aljazeera.com

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

2 years

In addition to deaths and injuries, the use of these weapons will cause psychological harm to the populations and will result in the destruction of homes, hospitals, schools, and vital infrastructure & services upon which civilians rely.

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

5 years

Our Yemen Country Director @Ndawsari shared her insights and hopes for #Yemen with @IRIN . What is your #HopeFor2019 ?

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

5 months

To protect civilians in Gaza, rhetoric must be backed by action and leverage. Today CIVIC joins humanitarian, human rights, and civilian protection groups in calling on @SecDef to take immediate steps to protect civilians in Gaza. Read the letter:

NGO Letter to Secretary Austin: Act Now to Protect Civilians in Gaza

Today, 13 humanitarian, human rights, and protection of civilians organizations wrote to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to request urgent steps to protect the more than two million civilians...

civiliansinconflict.org

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

3 years

CIVIC applauds the Biden administration's decision to freeze arms sales to #KSA & #UAE , both parties to the conflict in #Yemen . Now it's time to permanently end US support for the war & reform the arms transfer process to prioritize human rights & civilian protection.

The Hill

@thehill

3 years

Biden administration temporarily freezes UAE, Saudi arms sales amid review

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

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Thank you @RepKatiePorter @SenWarren @SenatorLeahy @RepJasonCrow ! We agree — read our public comment urging @DeptofDefense to require military contractors to report human rights violations:

Rep. Katie Porter

@RepKatiePorter

3 years

Right now, military contractors don't always have to report human rights violations—which lets bad actors get military aid and violates our values. @SenWarren , @SenatorLeahy , @RepJasonCrow and I are urging @SecDef to hold these companies accountable ⬇️

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CIVIC

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6 years

We are delighted to share that South African writer and activist, @Sisonkemsimang , has joined @CivCenter 's #BoardOfDirectors , bringing experience gender and human rights, democracy, governance, and media freedoms:

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

4 years

CIVIC condemns the #US government’s response to public demonstrations in the United States, including excessive use of force against protesters and threats of domestic military deployment. Read our statement:

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4 years

Ahead of #US elections, CIVIC joins @hrw @amnestyusa @P4HR @humanrights1st in urging governors to ensure any response to protests complies with international human rights obligations to protect free assembly & expression & avoid excessive use of force:

US: Protect Peaceful Assemblies; Limit Use of Force | Center for Civilians in Conflict

City and state officials in the United States should review their laws, policies, and practices ahead of the November 3, 2020 general elections to ensure that they protect the right to freedom of...

civiliansinconflict.org

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

1 year

CIVIC is in Dublin with our Lead Expert on Urban Warfare @Sahrmally to witness the signing of the Political Declaration on #explosiveweapons . CIVIC calls on all States to endorse the Declaration so civilian lives can be saved & better protected from the use of EWIPA.

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

4 years

Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs 🇨🇦 @FP_Champagne : “Investing in women in #peacekeeping operations is more important than ever before.” #PKday #womeninpeacekeeping #POCWEEK2020

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

4 years

Yesterday, 53 countries added their voices in support of a global cease-fire. CIVIC supports all efforts to mitigate the impacts of #COVID19 across the globe, & especially in conflict zones where civilians are the most vulnerable. Read the statement 👇

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

1 year

Twenty years ago, a young activist and humanitarian, Marla Ruzicka, set out on a mission to bring justice to civilians harmed in armed conflict. The war in Iraq and Afghanistan were the trigger points. This was also the start of CIVIC.🧵

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

5 years

Protection of Civilians Week begins TODAY at the UN🇺🇳 ➡️The #UNSC will hold a major open debate on May 23. ➡️10 side-events will take place on issues like #peacekeeping and #EWIPA . ➡️Join the conversation: #POC20 #NotATarget Full list of events ⤵️

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CIVIC

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2 years

The night was long for several thousands of civilians in #Marib , Yemen. "Heavy explosions shook the city & lit up the sky," describe our staff in Marib. Media reported a series of explosions took place in the city, including residential areas, resulting in civilian casualties🧵

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

4 years

In new #Yemen report, CIVIC interviews civilians and #CivilSociety leaders to identify patterns of harm experienced by #civilians caught in the conflict. Read our report, “We Did Not Know If We Would Die From Bullets Or Hunger,” here: #YemenCantWait

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@CivCenter

5 years

Yesterday, CIVIC #Yemen organized a Civilian-Military Dialogue Forum attended by Marib security officials as well as community and NGO leaders. Local community engagement is important for civilian protection and CIVIC Yemen looks forward to hosting more dialogues in the future.

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@CivCenter

2 years

Launching indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks on populated areas, killing & injuring civilians, damaging & destroying civilian infrastructure can qualify as a war crime under international humanitarian law.

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@CivCenter

2 years

According to our initial research & analysis, civilians have become a prime target of Russian Armed Forces following their invasion of #Ukraine . Current trends indicate that relevant obligations defined by #IHL are not being met. More here⬇️

Ukraine: Russia Shift in Warfare Tactics Is Resulting in Mass Civilian Casualties | Center for...

Civilians have become a prime target of Russian Armed Forces following their invasion of Ukraine.

civiliansinconflict.org

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

3 years

. @POTUS ' decision to end #US support for the war in #Yemen , a conflict that has killed over 112,000 people & left 24M in need of humanitarian assistance, is an important step. Now it's time to work with the @UN on a ceasefire & inclusive peace process, because #YemenCantWait .

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

5 years

Today marks the 20th anniversary of #UNSC resolution 1265, the first-ever resolution on the protection of civilians. To commemorate this, we are publishing articles from expert contributors and a major report: #POC20

Twenty Years of Prioritizing the Protection of Civilians: Marking the 20th Anniversary of Security...

Starting today, world leaders will descend on New York for the opening of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly. In a flurry of diplomacy, events, and photo opportunities over the...

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@CivCenter

2 years

Conflict can happen anywhere. CIVIC stands with ALL civilians affected by conflict. As we work to protect civilians in #Ukraine and around the world, we reject all racist messaging that values some victims of war over others.

AMEJA

@AMEJA

2 years

NEW: AMEJA’s full statement on the comments about “civilized” countries, people that don’t “look like refugees” and the like in recent coverage of the war in Ukraine.

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6 years

13 years ago today, Marla Ruzicka died protecting the rights of civilians in conflict. CIVIC continues her mission, working towards a world where civilian dignity is recognized, harm prevented, protection given, and amends made. To read more, visit:

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2 years

The use of explosive weapons in populated areas kills and injures civilians during conflicts and long after they have ended. Armed actors should avoid using them. #POCWeek2022 #NotATarget #EWIPA

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4 years

Its #POCWEEK2020 ! Protection of civilians in conflict zones must be the highest priority & this week is a chance to think about how we can work to strengthen POC across the globe. Check out the side events happening this week & share how you #Lead2Protect :

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

4 years

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the death of our founder, Marla Ruzicka. Marla was deeply committed to addressing the needs of civilians living in armed conflict, and we at CIVIC are working every day to continue this important mission and honor her legacy.

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6 years

"We are alarmed not only by the number of civilian deaths and injuries in #Yemen , but by the apparent failure of the #SLC to understand its obligations under #IHL to protect civilians and reduce civilian harm." - @fborello1 Today's full statement:

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4 years

Ahead of #US elections, governors must provide guidance to National Guard to protect peaceful assembly, avoid arrests & use of force, and facilitate reporting & investigation of misconduct. See full letter from CIVIC @hrw @amnestyusa @P4HR @humanrights1st :

US: Protect Peaceful Assemblies; Limit Use of Force | Center for Civilians in Conflict

City and state officials in the United States should review their laws, policies, and practices ahead of the November 3, 2020 general elections to ensure that they protect the right to freedom of...

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@CivCenter

2 years

A crisis of impunity has taken hold on the conduct of warfare. Around the world, civilians bear the brunt of this impunity. Earlier today at @MunSecConf , our ED @fborello1 moderated a discussion w/ @EroComfort , @DMiliband & @tobiaslindner about The Age of Impunity. #MESC2022

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2 years

Armed conflict has a devastating & long-lasting impact on civilians. Join us next week for a high-level event examining national IHL implementation & the steps being taken to make protection of civilians a national political priority. Register here:

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@CivCenter

2 years

The brutal killing of civilians in #Ukraine is not an isolated case. In recent years, we have seen civilians being killed in Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan, Chechnya, and many other places. There is 1⃣ common factor between all these wars: impunity.

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

3 years

Every day, 100 civilians are killed in armed conflict, but at CIVIC we believe civilian harm can be prevented, minimized, & remedied. This is why we stand ready to #ReverseTheTrend . Find out how in our newly released #StrategicPlan :

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3 years

CIVIC joins 25 civil society organizations in calling for ambitious action to protect civilians ahead of #POCWEEK2021 . Read the joint statement here: #Partnering4Protection #NOTATARGET @airwars @hrw @WorldVision @Article36 @RefugeesIntl @RESCUEorg

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@CivCenter

6 months

30+ org including CIVIC are calling for the US to refrain from providing Israel with 155-mm artillery munitions. In a letter to DoD, we raise doubts as to how “the use of high explosive 155mm artillery shells could be used in Gaza in compliance with IHL.”

Pentagon urged to halt plans for giving Israel artillery supplies

U.S.-based aid, advocacy and religious organizations warn that the provision of 155mm artillery rounds to Israel risks worsening civilian suffering in Gaza.

www.washingtonpost.com

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@CivCenter

5 years

“The international community must find sustainable ways to help #civilians rebuild lives devastated by the conflict.” - CIVIC's Yemen Country Director @Ndawsari for @IRIN on her #HopeFor2019

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1 year

At today’s roundtable on privatized wars, CIVIC, @AustraliaUN , @GermanyUN , @UKUN_NewYork , @DCAF_Geneva & #UN Working Group on #Mercenaries discussed the rising trend of private military & security companies & mercenaries. They’re causing risks to civilians & that must change.

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

1 year

🧵 Did you know? The US is by far the world’s largest arms seller – including weapons sales to conflict zones and human rights abusers.

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

6 years

Friends, family, and staff of @CivCenter are gathered today to remember our inspirational founder, Marla Ruzicka, and reflect on CIVIC's past, present, and future. Together, we continue the legacy of understanding and meeting the needs of civilians in conflict. #15YearsOfCIVIC

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@CivCenter

3 years

🇳🇱Exciting announcement! CIVIC has opened an office in The Hague – a known center of peace & justice. Our increased presence in Europe will allow us to better serve our mission & continue working toward a world in which no civilian is harmed in conflict.

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@CivCenter

5 years

JUST RELEASED: #TheSumOfAllParts , by @danmahanty and @annieshiel , analyzes how the US can minimize #civilianharm in Coalition Operations:

The Sum Of All Parts: Reducing Civilian Harm in Multinational Coalition Operations

Multinational operations, undertaken through ad-hoc coalitions as well as permanent alliances such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), have been and will continue to be a prominent...

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@CivCenter

3 years

Thank you @SenatorLeahy & @SenatorDurbin ! We agree: time to end lethal strikes outside war zones, prevent civilian harm, and respond to harm with transparency, accountability, and amends.

Sen. Patrick Leahy

@SenatorLeahy

3 years

Pres. Biden was right to end 20 yrs of an unwinnable war. But we must abandon failed policies that kill the innocent & erode America's moral standing. We must provide redress when civilians are killed by our mistakes. Read my letter w/ @SenatorDurbin :

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4 years

CIVIC joins in @antionioguterres ' call for a global ceasefire in light of #COVID19 . In a joint statement, 53 countries support his plea to “put armed conflict on lockdown.” Armed actors should facilitate and support relief efforts for vulnerable populations.

Canada Mission UN

@CanadaUN

4 years

🇨🇦 is pleased to join 53 countries in supporting @antonioguterres ’ call an immediate global ceasefire in the face of the #COVID19 pandemic and its impact on women, children, and vulnerable civilians in conflict situations. Full statement⬇

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3 years

CIVIC is honored to be one of three NGOs that spoke at @NATO ’s workshop on human security last week. During the high-level conference, CIVIC’s @BeaGodefroy highlighted the importance for the alliance to put the protection of civilians at the core of its #NATO2030 project.

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

7 months

ISRAEL-GAZA: CIVIC urges governments delivering military support to parties to the conflict to ensure such aid is not used in violation of int'l humanitarian law or human rights violations. Our statement:

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

2 years

Don't miss next week's virtual event on the national implementation of protection of civilians in armed conflict w/ @NazModirzadeh , @rajasingham_UN , @CCardonICRC , Ilze Brands Kehris, & @Sahrmally . 🗓️Wednesday, January 26th 🕘9am EST 💻Register:

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@CivCenter

1 year

Today we joined 50+ organizations to call on @POTUS to publicly release the new policy on the use of lethal force outside of recognized armed conflict. The public - and civilian communities globally - deserve transparency on who the US is killing and why.

Diverse Coalition Calls on President Biden to Make His New Lethal Force Policy Public | American...

www.aclu.org

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

2 years

Civilians in #Ukraine have paid a heavy price. Fighting & shelling have killed & injured hundreds of civilians, including children. Civilian facilities have been damaged or destroyed. We call for an immediate ceasefire & to guarantee safe passage of humanitarian relief.

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

3 years

We are so excited to finally announce that CIVIC will be launching a podcast with @PAXPoC ! The Civilian Protection Podcast will be coming to YOU soon. Follow @ProtectionPod to stay up-to-date and be the first to know when we release new episodes🎙️ #CivilianProtectionPod

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

2 years

Happening Now! Register here to join us ⬇️ @swiss_un @CotedivoireOnu @UruguayONU @ICRC_NYC @HLSPILAC @UNOCHA @UNHumanRights

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

6 years

. @UNPeacekeeping missions help reduce the risk of a country slipping back into war by 50%, and are 8x cheaper than deploying a #US -led force, according to GAO released report analyzing #MINUSCA and @betterworldorg . #USUN

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

3 years

🚨NEW: read our brief with @StimsonCenter & @SAMonitorOrg on the end-use monitoring of US weapons, how it fails to monitor civilian harm and human rights abuses, and how the executive and Congress can fix it:

Demystifying End-Use Monitoring in U.S. Arms Exports | Center for Civilians in Conflict

End-use monitoring (EUM) is aimed at satisfying statutory requirements for the U.S. government to provide assurances that American arms are not being misused, diverted, or otherwise violating the...

civiliansinconflict.org

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

2 years

TODAY: 50 US Senators & Reps call on @POTUS to overhaul US counterterrorism policy to center human rights & the protection of civilians: Thank you @SenWarren @ChrisMurphyCT @RepRoKhanna & all who signed for your leadership on the protection of civilians.

Calling Civilian Casualties a ‘Failure,’ Democrats Urge Biden to Do Better (Published 2022)

In a letter to President Biden, dozens of Democrats in Congress raised grave concerns about “repeated civilian casualties arising from secretive and unaccountable lethal operations.”

www.nytimes.com

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

8 months

The US has started a new program under which it will investigate civilian deaths caused by weapons it sold to other countries. Listen🎧to our US Director @annieshiel tell how US weapons have caused civilian harm around the 🌍 & ask for accountability:

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

3 years

The US lethal strikes program is a cornerstone of the war-based approach that has devastated civilian communities around the world. Today, we join 110+ organizations to urge @POTUS to end lethal strikes outside recognized war zones. Press release here:

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@CivCenter

2 years

We believe that civilian harm is not an unavoidable consequence of conflict. Civilian harm can and must be prevented.

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7 months

Today, U.S. Rep @CoriBush , @RashidaTlaib , @RepAndreCarson , @RepSummerLee , & @DeliaRamirezIL introduced of a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Occupied Palestine & Israel, & for humanitarian aid to be allowed to enter Gaza. CIVIC has endorsed the resolution.

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2 years

Nearly a decade of conflict in #Yemen has caused significant environmental damage with farmland & water sources contaminated with landmines & other remnants of war. This had had a devastating impact on civilians & their livelihoods. NEW REPORT 👉

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@CivCenter

6 years

Every 7 minutes, an adolescent is killed by an act of violence (h/t @unicef ). New legislation by @RepEliotEngel @JudgeTedPoe @RepMcCaul @RepAdamSmith @USRepKeating @RepPaulCook seeks to stem the global crisis of violence. #EndViolenceNow

Civil Society Welcomes Bipartisan Legislation To Tackle Global Violence

35 Alliance for Peacebuilding members and partners welcome H.R. 5273, the Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018.

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@CivCenter

3 years

The story of Marla Ruzicka, CIVIC’s founder, continues to inspire us all. @NPR ’s @Roughly podcast just released one of two episodes highlighting Marla’s vision to see a world in which no civilian is harmed in conflict. Listen here:

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@CivCenter

3 years

16 years ago, CIVIC’s founder, Marla Ruzicka, was killed at the age of 28 by a roadside bomb in Iraq. At CIVIC, we honor Marla’s legacy every day in our efforts to build a world in which no civilian is harmed in armed conflict.

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

2 years

CIVIC welcomes @marta2twitt as our new Senior Director, Programs. We are excited to have her join the team to oversee our regional programs, strengthen our work on behalf of civilians in conflict, & expand CIVIC’s reach to more civilians in more conflict-affected environments.

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

1 year

The smiles of our team @FBorelloCIVIC @Sahrmally @H_NAILI in Dublin say it all. More than 80 States have signed the Political Declaration on #EWIPA . Tonight is a moment of celebration & tomorrow the work to protect civilians from #ExplosiveWeapons continues.

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@CivCenter

6 months

Over the years, several news investigations have revealed that the US has failed to distinguish between civilians & combatants when launching air/drone strikes. In many cases, the US doesn't even acknowledge their wrongs. W/ comments by @annieshiel .

For a Century, the American Way of War Has Meant Killing Civilians

Indiscriminate airstrikes have been U.S. hallmarks from the “banana wars” to the forever wars.

theintercept.com

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@CivCenter

6 years

Hey folks, this is @ecinqmars . I’m here at the UN Security Council chamber and taking over the CIVIC account for the Council Open Debate on @UNPeacekeeping , convened by @NLatUN . It’s starting up right now. Follow along!

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@CivCenter

2 years

US Congress has an essential role to play in improving US protection of civilian policies says CIVIC's US Program Senior Advisor @annieshiel during @APPGDrones UK-US legislator dialogue.

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@CivCenter

3 years

NEW BRIEF: @SeDanSmith examines how @UN_MINUSMA seeks to protect civilians in #Mali through its early warning & rapid response system in new CIVIC brief. Based on interviews w/ 140 individuals, it offers a window into the Mission’s handling of EW/RR.

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@CivCenter

2 years

🇺🇦Special matching opportunity to support the protection of civilians in #Ukraine 🇺🇦 Your support – which will be tripled in impact – is needed to protect the lives of civilians caught in war today: Please give now and retweet.

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@CivCenter

2 years

As the #UNSC meets to discuss the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, CIVIC's @dlspound & @seharju stress the importance of including Congolese civilians in decisions made surrounding @MONUSCO & its eventual transition. @newhumanitarian

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5 years

"In 2019, I hope to see the international community expand its focus beyond humanitarian aid and think about long-term, sustainable support for Yemen." - CIVIC's Yemen Country Director @Ndawsari for @IRIN #HopeFor2019

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@CivCenter

2 years

Due to several typos in our previous tweet on the current situation in #Tigray , we deleted it and republished a new tweet. We apologize to all who engaged with the initial tweet and invite you to RT/like the new tweet. 👇🏽

CIVIC

@CivCenter

2 years

In recent weeks, airstrikes & fighting have picked up pace again in #Tigray region, northern Ethiopia. Civilians are reported to have been indiscriminately targeted. Yet, the true scale of civilian harm remains hard to assess because of the difficult access to the region.

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The brutal killing of civilians in #Ukraine is not an isolated case. In recent years, we have seen civilians being killed in Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan, Chechnya, and many other places. There is one common factor between all these wars 👇

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CIVIC

@CivCenter

2 years

We are gravely concerned about the protection of civilians as a Russian military offensive is underway in Ukraine & urge all parties to the conflict to agree to an immediate ceasefire & take urgent measures to avoid civilian harm. Read our statement ⬇️

Ukraine-Russia: CIVIC Calls for Ceasefire and Protection of Civilians | Center for Civilians in...

CIVIC is gravely concerned about the protection of civilians as a Russian military offensive is underway in Ukraine.

civiliansinconflict.org

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@CivCenter

2 years

CIVIC welcomes the new Civilian Harm Mitigation & Response Action Plan, which mandates key steps towards overhauling how the US prevents & responds to civilian harm. Now on to implementation, and delivering real results for civilians. Our full statement:

CIVIC Welcomes Release of U.S. Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan

CIVIC welcomes the release of the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMR-AP), an ambitious plan to overhaul how the United States prevents and responds to civilian harm.

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He was a "very, very good child" said a teacher of a 12 year old boy killed by a US strike. @CivCenter supports calls from @MwatanaEn for an effective claims process, thorough investigations, acknowledgements of harm, & amends for survivors in #Yemen .

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Covering topics from hunger to healthcare, education to the environment, it’s been an intense week of debates & dialogues centered around civilian protection at #POCWeek2023 . CIVIC is grateful both for what we could share & what we learned. Now, we go & apply these lessons.

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As we commemorate #PKday today, we shall also remember the role women peacebuilders & #womeninpeacekeeping play alongside local communities to build trust and create conditions that can support lasting peace. @UNPeacekeeping

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Our Executive Director, @fborello1 , will brief the United Nations Security Council tomorrow on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict alongside @antonioguterres and @PMaurerICRC . Watch live at 10AM ET ➡️ #POC20 #NotATarget

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CIVIC & @hrw @amnestyusa @P4HR @humanrights1st urge state and local officials to ensure any National Guard deployments before, during, and after #US elections abide by human rights standards to protect peaceful protest, avoid excessive use of force:

US: Protect Peaceful Assemblies; Limit Use of Force | Center for Civilians in Conflict

City and state officials in the United States should review their laws, policies, and practices ahead of the November 3, 2020 general elections to ensure that they protect the right to freedom of...

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As the leading provider of weapons & military aid to Israel, the US bears special responsibility for int'l law violations & civilian harm. CIVIC legal fellow @jwrchappell argues the US should abstain from providing weapons that could be used in atrocities:

Stop American weapons from killing civilians in Gaza

Following Hamas atrocities in Israel earlier this month, the Israeli government mounted a counteroffensive in which it reportedly dropped 6,000 bombs on Gaza — an area about double the size of Wash…

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🆕🚨NEW REPORT: #Yemen Faces Looming Environmental Battle in Midst of Conflict 👉 #ClimateChange

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CIVIC is proud to join @airwars @amnesty @humanrights1st & @OxfamAmerica in demanding that President Trump rescind EO 13928 and immediately end sanctions against the @IntlCrimCourt , which serves justice to victims of the most serious international crimes:

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NEW: We need a more accountable arms trade, ASAP. We’re proud to launch this campaign today because US weapons shouldn’t contribute to civilian harm and human rights violations around the world. Learn more and join us:

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“Families are running away from the conflict…then they end up fighting with the host communities over the limited water sources”- @munaluqman , founder of @Food4Humanity . Read our new report on Climate Change, Conflict, & Protection of Civilians in Yemen:

Report: Yemen Faces Looming Environmental Battle in Midst of Conflict

Climate change, combined with extensive environmental destruction caused by nearly a decade of conflict, threatens to exacerbate existing tensions in Yemen and has the potential to lead to new...

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In Yemen, civilians are enduring massive suffering at the hands of almost everyone. Our latest report:

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On #HumanRightsDay , CIVIC reaffirms its commitment to work with armed actors and #civilians in #conflict to develop and implement solutions to prevent, mitigate, and respond to civilian harm. Learn more about our work:

Center for Civilians in Conflict - Our Approach to Helping Civilians Affected by War

We support the policy and practice of making amends to civilians affected by war. We engage leaders and warring parties to change conflict’s lasting impact.

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CIVIC welcomes the new Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, led by @RepSaraJacobs @RepRoKhanna @RepJasonCrow @RepAndyKimNJ @RepMalinowski . As the DoD works to implement its new action plan, Congress also has a critical role to play. Our statement:

CIVIC Welcomes US Congressional Caucus on the Protection of Civilians

Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) welcomes the formation of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, led by Representatives Sara Jacobs, Ro Khanna,...

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The U.S. will begin tracking civilian harm caused by American-made weapons used by foreign forces. This a welcome step, however the impact of such effort "will come down to the details of implementation," warns our US Advocacy Director @annieshiel .

Biden administration will track civilian deaths from U.S.-supplied arms

U.S. embassy officials will investigate reports of foreign governments suspected of using American-made arms against non-combatants.

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Weapons transfers always come with risks of civilian harm. “It is unclear what risk mitigation or monitoring steps the U.S. & other countries have taken, or what guarantees they have obtained, to ensure the protection of civilians through these very large transfers." @annieshiel

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The unprecedented influx of arms to Ukraine is prompting fears that powerful weapons could fall into the hands of Western adversaries or reemerge in faraway conflicts 1/

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Today is the International Day of @UN Peacekeepers. To mark #PKDay , @CristianTracci analyzes recent data and trends on the protection of civilians through @UNPeacekeeping operations as part of our ongoing #POC20 series: #A4P #ProtectingPeace

#POC20 Series: Trends in the Protection of Civilians through UN Peacekeeping Operations

Today is the International Day of UN Peacekeepers and the theme for this #PKDay is “Protecting Civilians, Protecting Peace.”

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🇺🇳The @UN General Assembly’s #FifthCommittee has less than three weeks to approve @UNPeacekeeping budgets. Member States should: 👉Avoid cuts 👉Include language supporting matching protection mandates with resources Read more here:

Member States Must Support Protection of Civilians During Peacekeeping Budget Negotiations Process...

The UN General Assembly’s Fifth Committee is getting closer to the June 30th deadline to approve the 2021-2022 peacekeeping budgets

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We are gravely concerned by the escalating conflict in NE #Syria and the risk to civilians as a result of military operations. All parties must take every step to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, and ensure unimpeded humanitarian access. Civilians are #NotATarget .

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Reports of an airstrike Sunday resulting in civilian casualties of wedding attendees in Bounti village, central Mali are deeply concerning. CIVIC calls on Mali & France for a thorough, independent, & transparent investigation to establish the facts & hear directly from civilians.

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Thank you to our #POCWeek partners @indonesiaunny @swiss_un @Oxfam @ochapolicy , the @UN Member States & NGOs that hosted the 10 side-events that took place this week, and all those who attended. We’re looking forward to POC Week 2020! #POC20 #NotATarget

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CIVIC joins @ACLU @amnesty @hrw @humanrights1st @OpenSociety and other NGO's in issuing a 'Joint Statement on Reported Changes to US Policy on Use of Armed Drones and Other Lethal Force':

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