Center for Civilians in Conflict
Frikkie Meintjes is an experienced leader in human resources and organizational development, currently serving as the Director of People and Culture at the Center for Civilians in Conflict since August 2023. With a strong background in global HR management, Frikkie previously held the position of Head of Global HR at Greenpeace International, overseeing critical HR initiatives across 27 offices, and has also served in various managerial roles within Greenpeace and World Vision. Frikkie's expertise encompasses talent acquisition, DEI initiatives, and strategic planning, underpinned by a B Com degree from the University of the Free State and a Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring for Leadership in Organisations from Leeds Beckett University.
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Center for Civilians in Conflict
Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) is an international organization dedicated to promoting the protection of civilians caught in conflict. CIVIC’s mission is to work with armed actors and civilians in conflict to develop and implement solutions to prevent, mitigate, and respond to civilian harm. Our vision is a world where parties to armed conflict recognize the dignity and rights of civilians, prevent civilian harm, protect civilians caught in conflict, and amend harm. CIVIC was established in 2003 by Marla Ruzicka, a young American activist and humanitarian who advocated on behalf of civilian war victims and their families in Iraq and Afghanistan. Building on her extraordinary legacy, CIVIC now operates in conflict zones throughout the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and South Asia to advance a higher standard of protection for civilians. At CIVIC, we believe that parties to armed conflict have a responsibility to prevent and address civilian harm. To accomplish this, we assess the causes of civilian harm in particular conflicts, craft practical solutions to address that harm, and advocate the adoption of new policies and practices that lead to the improved wellbeing of civilians caught in conflict. Recognizing the power of collaboration, we engage with civilians, governments, militaries, and international and regional institutions to identify and institutionalize strengthened protections for civilians in conflict.