Unarmed civilian peacekeeping or protection (UCP) is a generic term that gives recognition to a wide range of activities by unarmed civilians to reduce violence and protect civilians in situations of violent conflict. There are many non-governmental as well as governmental organisations that engage in UCP, using a variety of methods and approaches. This study examines UCP in four conflict-affected regions: Colombia, Mindanao (Philippines), Palestine/Israel, and South Sudan. It focuses on what is emerging as good practice in these varied contexts and whether any commonalities can inform the expanded use of UCP.
To Be By Your Side: Unarmed Protection and Accompaniment in Colombia
Written by John Lindsay-Poland and Michael Weintraub, Unarmed Civilian Protection in the Israeli and Palestinian Conflict
Written by Eli McCarthy and Jonathan Pinckney, Unarmed Civilian Protection/Peacekeeping in Mindanao, Philippines
Written by Ellen Furnari, Unarmed Civilian Protection in South Sudan: Emerging Good Practices in the Midst of Civil War Written by Ellen Furnari