"Local civilians are doing everything they can to survive - it is well past time that the international community do everything in their own power too." -Armstrong Evans, NP’s Head of Mission, Sudan
⬇️ Read the press release:
bit.ly/4cxHKZk
The people of Sudan need urgent, unrestricted humanitarian access, strengthened #CivilianProtection mechanisms, protected aid corridors, and sustained support for local #peacebuilding efforts.
#KeepEyesOnSudan
🕯️ It's been nearly three years since the escalation of conflict in #Sudan began on 15 April 2023. NP deplores the unrelenting violence that continues to spur one of the world's largest #humanitarian catastrophes.
💬 "This is my home country, these are my people, they need me now more than ever.” -Sumood*, Sudanese woman from El Fasher and Women’s Peace Team leader
*Name changed for privacy
• how our teams adapt #UnarmedCivilianProtection principles to meet the unique needs of communities across our country programmes (including Ukraine, the Philippines, and the USA)
• what it looks like to co-create alternative systems for #safety
⬇️ Listen here:
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• what inspired Anna to become involved in nonviolent activism
• strategies NP uses in situations when there is violence happening in real time
• nonviolent responses to ICE officials in #Minneapolis
"No matter what the violent conflict situation is, there is always space for peace." -Anna Zaros, Director of Advancement at NP
🎙️ In an interview with John Malkin of San Francisco Bay Area Independent Media Center @indybay.org, and Anna Zaros, have conversations around:
Cover photo of assessment report titled, "Civilian Protection Needs and Responses in Syria." in orange text. The document is written by Nonviolent Peaceforce. Contact person is Felicity Gray, Global Head of Policy & Advocacy.
It is only when people feel safe – to move, to speak and connect with their fellow community members – that real repair, steps toward justice and accountability, and reconstruction of #Syria can begin.
➡️ Read the report on our website: bit.ly/3OaEACy
➡️ Read in Arabic: bit.ly/4tGKgDj
“The damage and destruction haven’t only shattered infrastructure or stones, but also deeply affected humans themselves – the repair and healing of human lives and rebuilding relationships between components are as essential as reconstruction.”- Government Official in Education Sector, Damascus
🆕 This report explores civilian safety and #peacebuilding needs in #Syria, drawing on conversations with Syrian communities, officials, and armed actors during an exploratory mission conducted by NP.
A blue-toned graphic featuring a large quotation over a city background with a construction crane. The text calls on the international community to act, demanding an immediate ceasefire, accountability, and protection of civilians in Lebanon, attributed to Rahaf Abu Shahin of Nonviolent Peaceforce.
💬 "The international community shall not remain silent while the country is being reduced to rubble and bloodshed. We call for an immediate and complete #ceasefire, accountability for all perpetrators, and full protection of all civilians in Lebanon.”-Rahaf Abu Shahin
A blue-toned graphic with a large quotation over a city background, emphasizing that Lebanese civilians are facing unprecedented attacks and bearing the consequences of decisions beyond their control. The quote, attributed to Rahaf Abu Shahin of Nonviolent Peaceforce, highlights violations of international law and the need for civilian protection.
🗣️“Lebanese civilians are under unprecedented attacks and are collectively bearing the brunt of decisions they didn’t make. They are treated as collateral damage and so are their lives, homes and villages in flagrant violation of international law and every principle of civilian protection..."
🔸 Rahaf, NP’s Regional Policy and Advocacy Manager for the Middle East & North Africa, based in Beirut, #Lebanon shared the following:
A wide view of a city in Lebanon with multiple plumes of smoke rising in the distance, suggesting recent airstrikes or explosions. Overlaid text reads that civilians are paying the ultimate price for a deadly war and that families are being killed and forcibly displaced.
#Civilians are paying the ultimate price for a deadly war. Families are being killed and forcibly displaced. Over 1.2 million Lebanese civilians, as well as refugees from neighbouring countries, have fled their homes and are seeking shelter.
🚨Nonviolent Peaceforce is horrified by the hundreds of bombs that Israel dropped on #Lebanon on April 8th—including more than 100 dropped in only ten minutes.
The bombardment across the south, east, and the capital Beirut has left entire neighbourhoods in densely populated areas destroyed.
💬 “Every person attempting to leave Kostyantynivka is a target for Russian forces. At least six civilians have been killed by Russian FPV #drones along that road, and their bodies remain there." -Bohdan Zuyakov, frontline volunteer with Kramatorsk Association of Volunteers
➡️ bit.ly/4soGm0O
🚨 In #Ukraine's Donetsk region, #civilians and partner organisations' teams are being systematically targeted by Russian attack drones while attempting to flee frontline cities.
NP is sounding the alarm on these attacks.
Ce webinaire examinera comment optimiser la planification et l'affectation des ressources des missions de paix afin de renforcer la protection des civils et de mieux répondre à la complexité des conflits.
Une traduction simultanée français-anglais sera assurée lors de cet événement.
Les discussions récentes au Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU préconisent un rôle plus important de l’Union africaine et des organisations régionales dans les partenariats avec l’ONU.
Pourtant, les mandats et les ressources des missions sont souvent en deçà de ces réalités.
La conception et la dotation en ressources des mandats des opérations de maintien de la paix font l’objet d'une revue approfondie.
Les missions de maintien de la paix des Nations unies (ONU) en Afrique évoluent dans des environnements de plus en plus complexes, marqués par des alliances politiques mouvantes, des conflits liés aux ressources et la présence d'acteurs militaires extérieurs.
A promotional graphic for a virtual event by the Institut d’Études de Sécurité (ISS) titled “Adapting UN Mandates to the African Security Landscape,” scheduled for April 9, 2026. The image features a wide banner of UN peacekeepers in blue helmets marching in formation, with event details below including time, Zoom location, and contact information. The lower section provides a description of the discussion, along with the moderator, panelists, and a button inviting viewers to register.
🌍 Rejoignez le prochain événement de webinaire , "Adapter les mandats de l’ONU au paysage sécuritaire africain."
🗓️ Date: 9 avril 2026
⏰ Heure: 14h00 – 16h00 (GMT+2)
📍Lieu: En ligne via Zoom
➡️ S'inscrire: tinyurl.com/3jwnmvm8
🌐 The webinar will explore how #peace operations can be better designed and resourced to protect civilians and respond to evolving conflict dynamics. The discussion will also consider how the #AfricanUnion and regional organisations can play a greater role in UN partnerships.
🔸 Currently, UN #peacekeeping in Africa operates in increasingly complex environments, shaped by shifting alliances, resource conflicts, and external actors. Yet, mission mandates and resources often fall short of these realities.
Event flyer for webinar on April 9, 2026, titled, "Adapting UN Peacekeeping Mandates to Africa's volatile security landscape." Text about event reads, "United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions in Africa operate in increasingly complex settings, characterised by shifting political alliances, resource wars and external military actors. The gap is growing between these realities, the mandates of peace missions and what they can realistically deliver. As a result, the design and resourcing of peacekeeping mandates have come under renewed scrutiny. Recent UN Security Council debates signal a shift towards a stronger role for the African Union and regional organisations within UN partnerships. This webinar will explore how peace operations can be better planned and equipped to protect civilians and deal with volatile conflict dynamics." There's also additional information about the moderator and panelists.
🌍 Join the Institute for Security Studies' (ISS) upcoming webinar, "Adapting UN peacekeeping mandates to Africa’s volatile security landscape."
Simultaneous French-English translation will be provided!
🗓️ 09 April 2026
⏰ 14:00 – 16:00 GMT+2
📍 Online via Zoom
➡️ Register: tinyurl.com/4cw4cbce
NP & 12 leading civil society organisations issue a public statement welcoming announcement of international coalition on #Sudan
nonviolentpeaceforce.org/np-welcomes-...
Since taking that advice, a core group of organizers have since developed and implemented a coordinated response plan rooted in trust and centered on the needs of impacted #immigrant families.
With NP by their side, they are are now supporting 30 families in #SanDiego.
⬇️ Read More:
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🔸 When one community organizer asked: “How are we going to protect our #community with how bad the situation is with ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement]?"
NP answered: “strengthen your relationships and build a system for effective coordination.”
💬 "We know how to administer first aid because we have been trained. Everything happened automatically; that's what good training can do." -Dmytro Ananin, First Aid Trainee with Local Community Partner, Haystov
⬇️ Read More:
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🚑 The evacuation team was able to provide #FirstAid to the injured, including assisting two people with serious, life-threatening bleeding, and evacuated them to a nearby medical facility quickly and safely.
