Center for Civilians in Conflict
Natalie Sikorski is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management, audience engagement, and social media strategy, particularly in the fields of conflict resolution and humanitarian aid. Currently serving as Senior Project Manager at the Center for Civilians in Conflict, Natalie has held various roles focusing on MENA and South Asia, developing and implementing programs. Previous positions include Audience Engagement Consultant at the International Rescue Committee and Community Editor at News Deeply, where Natalie was responsible for analyzing readership trends and planning events. Natalie's background also encompasses roles in social media management and program coordination with Nonviolent Peaceforce, as well as marketing and public relations consultancy for Land's End Inn Provincetown. Academically, Natalie holds a Master’s degree in Violence, Conflict, and Development from SOAS University of London and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Theatre Arts from Columbia 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.