New research explores what drives Ukraine's defence forces to protect civilians beyond compliance with international humanitarian law

The transfer of arms across borders has profound implications for the protection of civilians and international peace and security

Civilians have borne the brunt of the US-Israel-Iran war since it began on February 28, 2026.

  In the midst of a worsening security crisis, civilians in eastern Congo continue to be relentlessly targeted with violence by non-state armed g

The EU and the US have announced partnerships with Benin and Côte d’Ivoire to “defend against violent extremism”

In February 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Mariia Levchenko was working for an international organization in Kyiv. Like

This week marks the eighteenth anniversary of the tragic passing of our founder, Marla Ruzicka. Remembering her bravery and compassion as well as hono

Twenty years ago this month, on March 20, 2003, the United States launched its first airstrikes on Iraq. This marked the start of the US-led coalition

From November 25 to December 10, Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) is joining the “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” campaign,

In 2022, CIVIC partnered with the Institute of Security and Global Affairs at Leiden University to examine contemporary challenges in the protection o