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Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

InterAction focuses on reducing the risk civilians experience during crises by educating its members, partners, and world leaders to ensure non-combatants are respected and protected as outlined by international humanitarian law.

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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, Syria, have called into question…

Tom Buttry

Dec 20, 2022

Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

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 25, the Department of Defense…

Katherine Kramer

Sep 2, 2022

Crises & Countries in Conflict

Civil Society Guidance for the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMRAP)

In July 2022, a Department of Defense (DoD) review team is expected to submit the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMRAP) to U.S.

Katherine Kramer

Jul 7, 2022

Crises & Countries in Conflict

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 University’s Center for Human Rights…

Archibald Henry

May 25, 2022

Crises & Countries in Conflict

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 and human rights organizations have…

InterAction

Mar 1, 2022

Crises & Countries in Conflict

Ukraine: NGOs On The Ground

InterAction provides tailored Media Alerts highlighting the work our Members are implementing around the world. This week’s Media Alert focuses on the NGO response…

Morgan Martinez

Feb 28, 2022

Crises & Countries in Conflict

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 calls on all conflict parties…

InterAction

Feb 3, 2022

Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

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

The factsheet on U.S. security partnerships and the protection of civilians in Ethiopia is the product of a collaboration between Brown University’s Center for…

Archibald Henry

Dec 27, 2021

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