Center for Civilians in Conflict

Published purpose

This Project focuses on building the capacity of the Ukrainian security and defence sector and strengthening the protection of civilians from conflict-related harm, it seeks to reduce harm to civilians, including harm to women and girls, in conflict-affected areas of Ukraine. The Project has been redesigned to respond to the security context and urgent needs following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation on February 24, 2022. Project activities include: (1) supporting community preparedness in select areas at high risk of escalation; (2) producing analytical reporting for civil-military cooperation and protection of civilian needs in the current context; and, (3) providing technical expertise, training, and capacity building to improve civil protection outcomes for key stakeholders.