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✨ Transforming the World's Response to Conflict 📍Country Programmes: DRC, Iraq, Myanmar, Sudan, South Sudan, Thailand, Philippines, Ukraine, USA, Indonesia | HQ in Geneva

Cutout photo of Nelson Mandela's face. Blue background on white square featuring bold text in black. Text reads, "No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite. -Nelson Mandela" Nonviolent Peaceforce logo at the bottom in white.
Cutout photo of Nelson Mandela's face. Blue background on white square featuring bold text in black. Text reads, "Forgiveness liberates the soul. It removes fear. That is why it is such a powerful weapon. -Nelson Mandela" Nonviolent Peaceforce logo at the bottom in white.
Cutout photo of Nelson Mandela's face. Blue background on white square featuring bold text in black. Text reads, "Peace is not just the absence of conflict; peace is the creation of an environment where all can flourish— regardless of race, colour, creed, religion, gender, class, caste or any other social markers of difference. -Nelson Mandela" Nonviolent Peaceforce logo at the bottom in white.
A Women Protection Team (WPT) member addresses fellow participants during a community-based protection training session in Tawila, Sudan. Participants listen attentively as a NP facilitator and WPT leader use presentation boards and discussion to strengthen protection knowledge and leadership skills.
A Women Protection Team (WPT) member addresses fellow participants during a community-based protection training session in Tawila, Sudan. Participants listen attentively as an NP facilitator and WPT leader use presentation boards and discussion to strengthen protection knowledge and leadership skills.
Two youth writing on a large piece of paper. They are writing their responses to the prompt: What Safety Means to Us. Handwriting reads, "Being mindful to others; having a place to call home; secure transportation; absence of discrimination; access to food and shelter."
Youth in attendance at a recent workshop organized by Save The People USA, NP's NY team, and The Interfaith Center of New York.
Cover page of a report titled "Safe Shelter, Dignified Lives: Living Conditions in the Areas of Internal Displacement and Their Impact on Civilian Safety." The cover features the interior of a transit shelter in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, with several neatly arranged camp beds, pillows, folded blankets, and a chair in a clean, minimally furnished room prepared to receive displaced civilians. The page includes the logos of Nonviolent Peaceforce and Mangust, the publication date of June 2026, and a simple outline map of Ukraine.
Sweetsel, Women-Friendly Space Facilitator stands in front of a door, smiling with arms crossed, at a Women Friendly Space location in BARMM.
Members of the Krovy Youth Peace Team lead an awareness-raising session for West Krovy School students in a classroom in Iraq. Two youth facilitators are standing at the front of the room while children listen at their desks. This activity raised awareness about avoiding hazardous areas, such as ruined houses and remnants of war, to ensure their safety.
Members of the Krovy Youth Peace Team gather with community members for a digital protection awareness session in Iraq. Participants sit in a circle inside a community space while a youth team member leads a discussion on online safety community protection.
Cover page of a Nonviolent Peaceforce case study titled "Preventing Escalation, Restoring Cohesion: A Successful Experiment in Peaceful Conflict Resolution in the Buhavu Chiefdom" in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The cover features a group of community members and local leaders standing together outside a brick building.The page uses a dark blue design with the Nonviolent Peaceforce logo and light blue graphic accents.
Cover page of an advocacy brief titled "Protection of Civilians in Temporarily Occupied Oleshky, Kherson Region." The cover features an aerial photograph of a heavily damaged building surrounded by residential homes in the Kherson region of Ukraine, showing the impact of conflict on civilian infrastructure. The report is published by Helping to Leave, the KRYLA Foundation, and Nonviolent Peaceforce, with author information and a June 2026 publication date displayed below.
Cover page of a Nonviolent Peaceforce case study titled "Night Markets: Community Partnerships for Safety" in the United States. The cover features a photo of a Community Safety instructor and community staff at an outdoor event with information tables. The report uses a dark blue design with the Nonviolent Peaceforce logo and light blue graphic elements.
The cover page of a Nonviolent Peaceforce programme brief titled, "Community-Led Analysis of Women, Peace and Security in Ninewa: Insights from Tel Afar, Sinjar, and Ba’aj" featuring an illustration drawn by Shayan Nuradeen (© 2025).
Cover page of a Nonviolent Peaceforce report titled "Youth of Sinjar: From Navigating Conflict Legacies to Leading in Peace and Social Cohesion." The cover features the NP logo, an orange title banner, and an illustration of raised hands in various colors overlapping against a light gray background, symbolizing youth participation and collective action.
Women in Tawila, Sudan sitting together under a pavillion while being instructed by a Nonviolent Peaceforce staff member, as he points to a white writing board.
Black and white image of war veterans in Odesa, Ukraine, playing adaptive wheelchair basketball with support of Vilny Voiny (Free Warriors), a local non-governmental organization. March 3, 2026 ©Tetiana Gaviuk/Nonviolent Peaceforce.
Black and white image of war veterans in Odesa, Ukraine, playing adaptive wheelchair basketball with support of Vilny Voiny (Free Warriors), a local non-governmental organization. March 3, 2026 ©Tetiana Gaviuk/Nonviolent Peaceforce.
Cover of "Drone Warfare in Iraq: Civilian and conflict impact considerations in context"
Quote graphic from Nonviolent Peaceforce over an image of destruction in Kramatorsk, Ukraine. The quote reads, "Each strike that goes without meaningful international accountability risks normalising violence against civilians.”
Passive| Photo of a street in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, after an aerial strike, with multiple vehicles on fire and smoke filling the air. Debris and downed wires are visible across the roadway as emergency responders gather in the distance.
Quote graphic from Nonviolent Peaceforce featuring a smoke-filled street scene in Ukraine. The quote from NP Head of Programmes in Ukraine, Joachim Kleinmann, reads “These attacks are occurring in broad daylight, when people are going about their daily lives. The scale and nature of these strikes indicate an intent to cause maximum civilian harm.”
French-language cover page for a Nonviolent Peaceforce report titled “Protéger ceux qui restent : Repenser le devoir de diligence.” The image shows a group of people wearing helmets and protective gear carrying an injured person on a stretcher through a snowy wooded area during a training exercise in Ukraine with STEEL partners.
Cover page for a Nonviolent Peaceforce report titled “Protecting Those Who Stay: Rethinking Duty of Care.” The image shows several people wearing helmets and protective gear carrying an injured person on a stretcher through a snowy wooded area during a training exercise in Ukraine with STEEL partners.
Inside of a humanitarian vehicle in Kherson, following destruction by a Russian drone attack. (Photo: Strong Because Free, April 2026, Kherson, Ukraine.)
Cover of a Nonviolent Peaceforce issue brief titled “Psychosocial Protection in Humanitarian Crises: A Proactive Response to Emotional and Traumatic Stress,” published April 2026. The design features the NP logo and text overlaying a photograph of a person standing in a flooded landscape at sunset, with a partially submerged swing set in the distance. The image evokes the emotional impact of crisis, with a caption noting an assessment in Kherson, Ukraine during winter conditions.
Cover photo of assessment report titled, "Civilian Protection Needs and Responses in Syria." in orange text. The document is written by Nonviolent Peaceforce. Contact person is Felicity Gray, Global Head of Policy & Advocacy.
A blue-toned graphic featuring a large quotation over a city background with a construction crane. The text calls on the international community to act, demanding an immediate ceasefire, accountability, and protection of civilians in Lebanon, attributed to Rahaf Abu Shahin of Nonviolent Peaceforce.
A blue-toned graphic with a large quotation over a city background, emphasizing that Lebanese civilians are facing unprecedented attacks and bearing the consequences of decisions beyond their control. The quote, attributed to Rahaf Abu Shahin of Nonviolent Peaceforce, highlights violations of international law and the need for civilian protection.
A wide view of a city in Lebanon with multiple plumes of smoke rising in the distance, suggesting recent airstrikes or explosions. Overlaid text reads that civilians are paying the ultimate price for a deadly war and that families are being killed and forcibly displaced.
White text with a black background read, "100 bombs dropped in just ten minutes." The number 100 and word "ten" are in red text. Background is a building burning in Beirut, Lebanon.
A promotional graphic for a virtual event by the Institut d’Études de Sécurité (ISS) titled “Adapting UN Mandates to the African Security Landscape,” scheduled for April 9, 2026. The image features a wide banner of UN peacekeepers in blue helmets marching in formation, with event details below including time, Zoom location, and contact information. The lower section provides a description of the discussion, along with the moderator, panelists, and a button inviting viewers to register.
Event flyer for webinar on April 9, 2026, titled, "Adapting UN Peacekeeping Mandates to Africa's volatile security landscape." Text about event reads, "United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions in Africa operate in increasingly complex settings, characterised by shifting political alliances, resource wars and external military actors. The gap is growing between these realities, the mandates of peace missions and what they can realistically deliver. As a result, the design and resourcing of peacekeeping mandates have come under renewed scrutiny. Recent UN Security Council debates signal a shift towards a stronger role for the African Union and regional organisations within UN partnerships. This webinar will explore how peace operations can be better planned and equipped to protect civilians and deal with volatile conflict dynamics." There's also additional information about the moderator and panelists.
Women wearing blue lawas stand in a circle during a community activity in South Sudan. The gathering is part of the Women Protection Team outreach. The caption explains they help prevent gender-based violence and promote nonviolent conflict resolution.
A group of women wearing field vests stand together indoors during a meeting in Hardan, Sinjar, Iraq. They are part of Women Peace Teams working alongside NP staff. The caption explains they met with regional officials to advocate for essential services like water and road repairs.
A large group of women sit together inside a simple shelter in Tawila, Sudan, participating in a community meeting. Many wear colorful headscarves as they listen to speakers at the front. The text explains that women displaced by violence are rebuilding community support networks.
A woman wearing a green headscarf stands outdoors in front of a community building in Lunggang, Sulu, Philippines. She smiles while speaking about community peace initiatives. The caption highlights how women like her are helping transform villages into gun-free communities.
Several women wearing winter coats and hats stand together on a sidewalk in Chinatown, New York City, speaking with a NP staff member. The group represents a community safety initiative connected to Immigrant Social Services. The text notes that they were trained in Unarmed Civilian Protection.
A smiling woman wearing a red headwrap holds a microphone while speaking at a community gathering in Kalehe, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The UCP methodology tree framework is visible behind her as participants listen. The graphic includes the quote: “Women’s participation strengthens peace and community development.”
Graphic celebrating International Women’s Day with photos of women participating in community peacebuilding activities around the world. Images show women leading discussions, community patrols, and organizing with partners in multiple countries. Text highlights courageous women making a positive impact in their communities.
"Protection Trends Report 2025" with navy blue graphic rectangles on a sky and tropical trees background image
Ukrainian-language cover of a Nonviolent Peaceforce report titled “Евакуація та нові загрози: Проєкт STEEL і що його результати першого року говорять нам про захист цивільного населення під час сучасної війни,” updated January 2026. The cover photo shows a member of the STEEL evacuation team wearing protective gear and carrying a duffel bag while assisting civilians outside a brick building in Druzhkivka, Ukraine; several civilians with bags stand nearby. An orange overlay includes contact information for programme staff.
Cover of a Nonviolent Peaceforce report titled “Evacuation and Emerging Threats: The case of STEEL and what its first-year impacts tell us about civilian protection during modern-day warfare,” updated January 2026. The cover photo shows a member of an evacuation crew wearing protective gear and carrying a duffel bag while assisting civilians outside a brick building in Druzhkivka, Ukraine; several civilians with bags stand nearby. An orange overlay includes contact information for programme staff.
Cover page of a Nonviolent Peaceforce case study titled “Digital Harms and Their Impact on Social Cohesion: Examples from Ninewa, Iraq,” dated February 2026. The design features a minimalist illustration of two women, one wearing a headscarf, sitting together and looking at a laptop, suggesting engagement with digital content. The layout uses NP’s orange and blue color palette with contact information listed at the bottom.
Cover page of a Nonviolent Peaceforce case study in Arabic titled “Digital Harms and Their Impact on Social Cohesion: Examples from Ninewa, Iraq,” dated February 2026. The design features a minimalist illustration of two women, one wearing a headscarf, sitting together and looking at a laptop, representing engagement with digital content. The layout uses NP’s orange and blue color palette with contact information displayed at the bottom.
English-language report cover titled “Expanding Duty of Care: Provision of Frequency Analysers for Frontline Humanitarian Networks in Ukraine,” dated January 2026. A man demonstrates drone safety equipment, holding a small drone and a handheld frequency analyzer, with a projected image of the device in the background. An orange header and contact information for Nonviolent Peaceforce staff are included on the page.
Graphic featuring a black-and-white photo of Martin Luther King Jr. speaking at a podium, placed in the lower right corner against a blue background. Bold black text on a white panel reads, “Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon, which cuts without wounding — it is a sword that heals,” attributed to Martin Luther King Jr. The Nonviolent Peaceforce logo appears at the bottom.
Quote graphic with a black-and-white photo of Martin Luther King Jr. speaking into a microphone, positioned on the right side of the image. The text reads, “A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.” Small illustrated icons of a tank and a saluting soldier appear near the text, with Nonviolent Peaceforce branding at the bottom.
Cover page of Nonviolent Peaceforce Case Study. Background is dark blue. Title in white text reads, "Interrupting Conflict: Eight Years On, Lessons Learned from the Marawi Siege | Philippines." Photo of NP staff in 2017 towards top of the cover.
A graphic with a blue background shows a portrait of historian and activist Howard Zinn alongside a quote that reads, “Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” The text is set in bold black type, with photo credit noted on the side and the Nonviolent Peaceforce logo at the bottom. The image emphasizes collective action and people-powered change.
A graphic with a bright blue background features a lit candle on the right and a bold quote reading, “I will not allow my life’s light to be determined by the darkness around me.” The quote is attributed to Sojourner Truth, with the Nonviolent Peaceforce logo centered at the bottom. The candle flame visually reinforces the theme of light and resilience.
Cover page of a case study by Nonviolent Peaceforce. Background is navy blue. White title text reads, "Building Community-Based Safety in Rural Minnesota, United States"
Three men pose in front of a road with palm trees and greenery in the background. On the left is Barad Amad, EWER Monitor President of Barangay Batu Mapoteh, in the center is a member of the NP Field Team, and on the right, a fellow EWER Monitor.
Three men, on the left is a member of the NP Field Team, at the center is Barad Amad, EWER Monitor President of Barangay Batu Mapoteh, and on the right, a fellow EWER Monitor. They are walking outdoors. Green trees and grass are in the background.