#ProtectionofCiviliansWeek
#ProtectionofCiviliansWeek
A record number of conflicts is accompanied by a rise in civilian fatalities.

The widespread harm to civilians must end.

Wars have rules. Protecting civilians is NOT optional! It’s a moral and legal obligation!
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
May 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In May, we were proud to host an event at the #UN #ProtectionofCiviliansWeek in New York. It brought together member states, UN bodies, civil society and survivor networks to discuss survivor-centred justice.
See below for some of our key takeaways.

#EndRapeinWar #19June #EliminateSexualViolence
June 19, 2026 at 3:37 PM
ASP was honoured to host a side event at this year’s #ProtectionofCiviliansWeek organised by #UnitedNations OCHA, Mission of Switzerland to the UN, CIVIC and @rescue.org. Hosted by the EU delegation in New York, this event discussed how to ensure intersectional justice for survivors of CRSV.
May 27, 2026 at 4:52 PM
As we observe #ProtectionofCiviliansWeek, we stand in solidarity with our humanitarian partners in calling for the urgent protection of civilians — especially children — in armed conflict. Children must not be collateral damage. Their protection must be prioritized. www.unocha.org/events/prote...
Protection of Civilians Week 2025
Now in its eighth edition, Protection of Civilians (PoC) Week 2025 brings together Member States, UN agencies, NGOs, and affected communities to share ideas and advance solutions to better protect civ...
www.unocha.org
May 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Conflict remains the single largest driver of acute food insecurity.

🇨🇭calls for respect of #IHL, implementation of #UNSC Res. 2417 & support for anticipatory, localized & protection-focused responses.

We need political will to turn words into action. #ProtectionofCiviliansWeek
May 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM