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Embracing the Protection Outcome Mindset
Reducing the risk experienced by people in situations of armed conflict is both possible and essential. NEW: Watch the full…
June 11, 2020
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InterAction Members Respond to Veto of UNSC Resolution 2449
The vetoes of United Nations Security Council to renew Resolution 2449 by Russia and China and the inability of the…
December 20, 2019
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The Challenges Facing Tomorrow’s Humanitarians
On November 7, 2019, Patricia McIlreavy, InterAction’s Vice President of Humanitarian Policy and Practice, delivered the keynote address at Villanova…
December 11, 2019
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Meet Lea Krivchenia
Lea Krivchenia, a Senior Program Manager for Protection at InterAction, considers herself an “accidental humanitarian.” Her love of international affairs…
August 16, 2019
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Looking to the Past to Preserve the Future: Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions
In the aftermath of World War II, States sought to strengthen the preservation of humanity in times of war.
August 12, 2019
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A Wrong Inflicted: Mass Starvation in the 21st Century
Alex de Waal writes that modern famines do not occur by chance, but are rather the consequence of deliberate acts committed by political-military elites in pursuit of their strategic objectives.
May 3, 2019
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Protection of Civilians in Mosul: Identifying Lessons for Contingency Planning
In order to inform civilian protection efforts in future operations in Iraq and other countries, this closed-door, invitation-only roundtable discussion…
April 11, 2019
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What You Need to Know about the Protection of Civilians During U.S. Partnered Operations
The impact of fighting on civilians is particularly acute in urban areas, resulting in the destruction of multiple infrastructures.
December 5, 2018
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The Protection of Civilians in U.S. Partnered Operations
This report outlines recommendations to improve policies and practices of armed forces with whom the United States partners.
December 5, 2018
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We Must Ensure That Those Who Do Not Choose To Engage in Conflict Are Not The Ones to Pay its Price
We urge leaders around the world to recognize the dignity and rights of all humankind by prioritizing the protection of civilians.
September 21, 2018