CIVIC Announces New Board of Directors

We're excited to announce our new board and leadership. The diverse backgrounds are a tribute to our global focus on the plight of civilians before, during, and after conflict

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2011 Annual Report

The last year brought reasons for optimism, as well as new concerns. In vastly different war zones around the world, CIVIC was there.

photo from Mogadishu, Somalia: Kate Holt/CIVIC

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Monetary payments for civilian victims

Events in Afghanistan have brought the issue of compensation for victims front and center. For civilian victims of harm, monetary payments can come in various forms.

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Our Mission

CIVIC works to make warring parties more responsible to civilians before, during, and after armed conflict.  We are advocates and advisers finding practical solutions to civilian suffering in war.  We believe that warring parties should do everything in their power to avoid harming civilians and that it is never acceptable to walk away from the harm they do cause.

In 2005, CIVIC’s founder Marla Ruzicka was killed in Iraq by a suicide bomb while advocating for families of victims. CIVIC honors her legacy and strives to sustain her vision.

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Support Our Work

CIVIC changes the outcome of war for civilians through the support of its generous donors.  Several of our country programs are in need of funding right now.  Please click here to learn how you can help!

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