Center for Civilians in Conflict
Richard Nwatu holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Abuja and is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution at Nile University of Nigeria. With experience as an Operations and Logistics Associate at the Center for Civilians in Conflict since September 2017, Richard has also served as Operations Administrative Assistant in the same organization. Prior to this role, Richard worked as a Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer at Exclusive Stores from October 2015 to October 2016, where responsibilities included managing the CEO's office operations, scheduling appointments, and representing the CEO in important meetings.
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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.