In April, Airwars and PAX officially launched the Civilian Protection Monitor. This moment was accompanied by the release of our three annual country reports on the US, UK, and the Netherlands respectively, covering developments up until 1 February 2025. The next iteration of these in-depth reports will be published in early 2026 (see our ‘Methodology’ […]
The Civilian Protection Monitor (CPM) has gone live as of last week: a groundbreaking tool designed to assess and analyse how states commit to mitigating and responding to civilian harm. This project is the result of tireless research, collaboration, and a deep commitment to improving accountability and protection for civilians in conflict zones. How did we […]
This explainer clarifies the central focus of the Civilian Protection Monitor: civilian harm mitigation and response (CHMR). While CHMR activities can safeguard civilians and fulfill moral, legal, political and strategic imperatives for governments and militaries alike, CHMR stands at a crossroads in the face of political pressure and conflicts that push at international norms. Yet […]