Protection of civilians
In armed conflicts, all parties to the conflict are responsible for ensuring that the civilian population is respected and protected. Other national and international actors, however, have important roles to play - for example in raising awareness, acting to prevent violence, and responding to situations of abuse.
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Recommended resources
Briefing note
This briefing note on Syria helps identify the types of civilian harm suffered by civilians in Syria and offers perspectives for policymakers, donor governments, and civil society on how to effectively respond to civilian harm in this situation.
Tools, guidelines and methodologies
Tracking civilian harm caused by combat operations is an emerging practice as by understanding the extent and circumstances of the harm through the process of tracking, analysis, and response, warring parties can get better at minimizing civilian suffering. This background document explains the basic components of civilian harm tracking, analysis, and response.
Report
Examining the trends in protection funding, this report argues that humanitarian protection is always funded to a lesser extent than the sectors perceived to be more life-saving (e.g. food, shelter, and WASH), and its development does not follow any clear trend line.