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10/16/2026

"The protection landscape has significantly changed in Ukraine, and the main factor is the increased frequency and the variety of drones and other types of explosive weapons in populated areas that are being used”. Omar Ahmed Abenza, PhD, CIVIC Chief Programs Officer.

Addressing these shifting threats and bolstering community safety is more critical than ever.

Learn more about our ongoing efforts on civilian protection, preparedness, and resilience: 👉 https://www.civiliansinconflict.org/media/civic-hosts-7th-international-poc-conference-on-civilian-preparedness-and-resilience-in-ukraine/

10/16/2026

"The communities we work with in Taiz have told us that they are consumed with worry as food, medicine, and fuel is running out." — Dina El Mamoun, CIVIC's Country Director in Yemen

As conflict escalates across Yemen, civilian lifelines are under severe threat. CIVIC stands in solidarity with all Yemenis and calls on all parties involved in the conflict to take every measure possible to spare civilian lives and protect them from harm.

👉 Read the full joint statement: https://www.civiliansinconflict.org/media/taiz-as-fighting-intensifies-civilian-lifelines-are-at-risk-in-yemen/

10/15/2026

Meaningful civilian protection starts with listening, learning, and working together.

At the Geneva Peace Forum, CIVIC brought together experts, practitioners, and policymakers to explore how peace processes can better address the protection needs of civilians affected by conflict and how humanitarian and peacebuilding actors can work more effectively across parallel tracks.

📣 Stay tuned for more insights and highlights from the discussion.

10/14/2026

Voting is now open! 📣

What guiding principles should we adopt? Now is the time to weigh in. Head to the proposal page, check the first 2 proposals, then cast your vote. You help set the agenda and drive the conversations that will shape what comes next: Your voice matters!

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Mario Stephan

10/13/2026

How do gender norms, power dynamics, and participation shape civilian protection in conflict settings?

Join CIVIC, ODI Global/HPG, Nonviolent Peaceforce, and Fight for Humanity for the launch of two new research reports and a discussion featuring researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community voices.

🗓️ 29 October
🕒 15:00-16:30 CET | 18:00-19:30 EAT
📍 Geneva & Online
🔗 Register here: https://odi.org/en/events/seen-heard-protected-gender-intersectionality-and-the-protection-of-civilians/

10/12/2026

Only 2 days to go!

Join CIVIC and partners for our panel, "Humanitarian Diplomacy Across Parallel Tracks: Aligning Protection of Civilians and Peace Processes," at the Geneva Peace Forum.

We're pleased to share an updated panel of distinguished experts and practitioners who will explore how protection of civilians can be better integrated into diplomacy and peace processes in today's conflict environments.

📅 14 October | 13:00-14:30 CEST
📍 CICG, Geneva (Hybrid)

Register here 👇

https://www.genevapeaceforum.ch/en/gpf-2026/schedule/humanitarian-diplomacy-across-parallel-tracks-aligning-protection-of-civilians-and-peace-processes

Federal Department of Foreign Affairs | Geneva Graduate Institute | Interpeace | Hamad Bin Khalifa University | Auswärtiges Amt | Geneva Peace Forum

10/09/2026

More than 200 participants from Ukraine and abroad gathered in Kyiv for CIVIC’s 7th International Conference on Protection of Civilians.

The conference brought together communities, government institutions, security and defence actors, civil society, international organisations, and diplomats from European and Asian countries.

The discussion went beyond Ukraine’s immediate context, highlighting how lessons from Ukraine can inform broader international approaches to preparedness, resilience, and the protection of civilians in conflict.

Read more in our press release: https://www.civiliansinconflict.org/media/civic-hosts-7th-international-poc-conference-on-civilian-preparedness-and-resilience-in-ukraine/

Центр з питань захисту цивільного населення в умовах конфлікту CIVIC

10/07/2026

⏱️ Are you ready?

🗳️ Voting launches next week!

Secure your pass today to participate and help shape future priorities and initiatives.

Join our community and stay tuned for more.

Mario Stephan

10/05/2026

🎙️ Speakers reveal!

Meet the speakers joining CIVIC at the Geneva Peace Forum 2026 for a conversation on humanitarian diplomacy, protection of civilians, and peace processes.

Featuring representatives from CIVIC, Interpeace, Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, the Geneva Graduate Institute, and Germany.

Register now: https://www.genevapeaceforum.ch/en/gpf-2026/schedule/humanitarian-diplomacy-across-parallel-tracks-aligning-protection-of-civilians-and-peace-processes

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