A Reflection on Accountability for Chemical Weapon Use in Syria

November 30, the Day of Remembrance of all Victims of Chemical Warfare, is an opportunity to reflect on the…

Transatlantic Dialogue Highlights Importance of Legislative Oversight over the Protection of Civilians

Earlier today, the United Kingdom’s All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Drones and Modern Conflict hosted a UK-U.S. legislators’ dialogue…

InterAction Statement Condemning the Actions of the Myanmar Military and Non-State Armed Groups

InterAction condemns egregious actions taken by the Myanmar military and non-state armed groups one year on from the coup and…

Statement on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Russia has violated Ukraine’s sovereignty and democracy by invading Ukraine and has put civilians in danger. Independent news outlets…

U.S. Security Partnership and the Protection of Civilians in Nigeria

The factsheet on U.S. security partnerships and the protection of civilians in Nigeria is the product of a collaboration between Brown…

Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

The use of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA) has caused significant harm to civilian populations. Beyond individual deaths and injuries, explosive weapons cause indirect…

Letter to Secretary Blinken on the Escalating Violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel

Dear Secretary Blinken, As the CEO of the largest U.S.-based alliance of humanitarian and development organizations working in the region,…

Thousands of Nontraditional Fighters Have Joined the Ukraine War

The U.S. Takes Decisive Action to Protect Civilians in Conflict

Significant strides were made last week in how the U.S. Department of Defense prevents and mitigates civilian harm. On August…

Congress Passes Annual Defense Bill Prioritizing Protection of Civilians

Over the past 16 months, incidents of high-profile civilian harm, such as those in Kabul, Afghanistan and Baghuz,…